Technician in Marine Eco-Evo-Devo (MEED) Unit
The Marine Eco-Evo-Devo (MEED) Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) seeks to understand the evolution of life history strategies (in particular metamorphosis), integrating ecological, evolutionary and developmental components. We use coral reef fishes, and in particular anemonefish, as models to address three main questions: How do fish larvae integrate environmental and physiological information to trigger coordinated programs leading to metamorphosis? How does this explain the diversity of patterns of pigmentation produced during metamorphosis? And how do anthropogenic stressors affect these processes?
We are looking for a highly motivated technician to join of our fish husbandry team. The main goal of the successful candidate will be to assist with the care and develop of the anemonefish husbandry system. He/she will take care of the fish (breeding pairs, juveniles, and larvae), sea anemones and living prey culture. He/She will also support unit member needs in terms of experimental design (mainly developmental, genetic, behavioral and/or ecotoxicological experiments) and assistance, helping them to set up meaningful and realistic animal experiments that respect animal welfare as much as possible. He/she will work on both the main campus and OIST Marine Science Station (OMSS). Our unit is very international so communication within the unit is done in English, so fluent English is required. For a motivated technician this position will offer great opportunities to develop new skills in experimental marine science on a promising fish model that is used by an increasing number of labs. It will also allow to work with scientists from diverse fields and from all around the world.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Take care of the animals and the husbandry technical system. Tasks mainly include feeding, water quality monitoring and maintenance, animals (fish and anemone) physical health and welfare monitoring and maintenance.
- Set-up the future Husbandry System on the main campus.
- Raise marine fish larvae and living prey (rotifer, Artemia, etc.)
- Improve experimental clownfish husbandry methods.
- Contribute to the overall activities of the unit, being a diligent team member.
- Establish good contact with other team members, other units and student to participate in creating a dynamic, creative, and stimulating work environment.
- Possibility to work on weekend and national holidays will be necessary
(Required)
- Experience in Marine aquaculture (or related field) and preferably fish
- Ability to work well and coordinate with people from other units
- Bachelor’s Degree, MS Degrees in Marine Biology, Aquaculture, or related field.
(Preferred)
- Experience in marine fish rearing
- Marine and fish biology knowledge
- Willingness to get involved in scientific projects
For Technician:
Expected Annual Salary: 3.5M – 5M yen
*This amount represents the expected annual salary range for this position, which will be determined based on the candite’s experience, skills and background in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
Benefits:
- 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)
- Remote Work system
- Cover letter (English)
- Curriculum vitae (English)
Names and contact information of 2-3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer
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How to Apply:
Apply by emailing your Submission Documents to:
danielle.miller#oist.jp cc: vincent.laudet#oist.jp
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Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 1 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
Holidays
2 days off per week to be determined + National holidays and Year end and New year holidays (if necessary to work on a national holiday it will be compensated on another day)
Leave
Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Overtime work hours
Discretionary Working Hours System：
In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.