Detailed information

Ended

Date of update : 2024/03/12

End date of accepting applications : 2024/06/30

Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Okinawa

Date of publication : 2024/02/05

Electronics Research Support Specialist

D124020245

Private university

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Research field : Manufacturing Technology - Electron device and electronic equipment

Research/Educational Assistance : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The OIST Core Facilities contribute to research and education by providing excellent common research facilities and research support services for the researchers and students at OIST The Engineering Section is one of the eight technical sections within the core facilities. It provides support for mechanical engineering, electronics, nanofabrication, and materials characterization through three teams of technical staff.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Electronics Research Support Specialist to support electronics engineering within the university. The candidates’ principle duties will be to design and build custom circuits as required by OIST researchers, and to train and assist OIST researchers in the use of the section’s resources for electronic engineering. Additionally, the position is to assist in the management of electronics support within the section.
Work content and job description

Responsibilities：

1. Provides support services related to electronic/electrical engineering
2. Provides users with appropriate training on electronic circuit fabrication and testing
3. Provides consultations with researchers on circuit design and fabrication, as well as circuit simulation including digital and analog circuits in low and high-frequency.
4. Fabrication and testing of custom circuits
5. Assist with data acquisition, processing and analysis.
6. Creation of standard training programs, manuals and protocols for the efficient training and use of the instruments
7. Maintenance of all relevant equipment and facilities
8. Work with equipment vendors on maintenance, development and trouble-shooting issues
9. Maintenance of stocks of consumables and chemicals
10. Supports the purchase and procurement of equipment based on the needs of researchers, by documenting the specifications of the equipment and by communicating with the manufacturers and vendors, etc.
11. Maintenance of excellent records regarding research support, equipment maintenance and safety
12. Maintains and expands collaborative relationships with other domestic and international institutes
13. Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Section Leader
Assigned department

Existing departments

Engineering Section

Job type

Research/Educational Assistance

Research field

Manufacturing Technology - Electron device and electronic equipment

Wages

Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen

Working hours

Working hours :09:00-17:30

Holidays : 2days off per week

Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Labor System (Deemed working hours:7.5hours/day) is applied.

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Master

・ Master’s degree or higher in electronic or electrical engineering, or a closely related field
Work experience

・ Experience in analog (LF/HF) and digital circuit design
・ Experience in circuit fabrication and testing
・ Experience in cryogenic and vacuum systems and circuits
・ Experience in circuit simulation and EM simulation
・ Experience in troubleshooting, calibrating and testing electronic equipment
・ Experience in embedded circuits and systems
・ Proficient in the use of programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
・ Experience in training and mentoring others
・ Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to communicate in Japanese is desirable, but not required
・ Ability to work as part of a team
・ Strong problem-solving skills
・ Ability to adapt to local culture and rapidly changing work environment

Employment Type

Contract employee

Contract period

Nontenured - Non-tenure track

Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3 months probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.

Probationary period present

3 months probationary period

Work location

904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan

Compensation

Various systems

Pay increase system : available

Transportation expenses : available
Insurance

Employees' Health Insurance : available

Employees' Pension Insurance : available

Worker's accident insurance : available

Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

No smoking on the premises
Supplementary explanation of compensation

・ Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
・ Annual paid leave and summer holidays
・ Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
・ Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
・ Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
・ Access to Child Development Center
・ Access to Schooling Options
・ Language Education
・ Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)

Application Considerations

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

The interview could be held online for the applicants living overseas and outside of Okinawa.

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Application period

2024/02/05~2024/06/30 Deadline for receipt

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
*Application will be closed once the position is filled.

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission

Other online application forms

Submission Documents：

・ Cover letter in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
・ Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
・ Names and contact information of 3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer, will be required if the Applicant is selected for an interview.

* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
* Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to OIST after a conditional offer of employment.
Declaration

＊OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
＊Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
＊ Please view OIST policy for rules on external professional activities
＊ Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
* Out of application period.

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