Technician for the OIST Center for Quantum Technologies
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST; see www.oist.jp) is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding (OIST campus video tour). There are no academic departments, which facilitates multidisciplinary research. 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.
Position summary:
The OIST Center for Quantum Technologies (OCQT: https://www.oist.jp/ocqt) is seeking to hire a technician to support experimental activities for the SIP project within the Center. The position is for a start in 2024 and an initial duration of 2 years with possible extension until the end of March 2028. The successful candidate should have experience in at least some of the following (in order of importance): electronics, equipment interfacing (LabVIEW, Python), ultrahigh vacuum, computer hardware and maintenance, optics, clean room fabrication and materials processing.
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.
The successful candidate is expected to work with a diverse team of scientists at the OCQT. There are several experimental research units (see https://www.oist.jp/ocqt/members) within the Center. Upon a request from the researchers in these units, the candidate should be able to give them support, consultation and solutions on various technical terms (e.g. electronics, computer programming, vacuum etc.) and help them achieve goals in the relevant research projects.
(Required)
- MEng or MSc in engineering or physics.
- Working knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Hands-on skills in some of the following categories (in order of importance): Electronics, equipment interfacing (LabVIEW, Python), ultrahigh vacuum, computer hardware and maintenance, optics, clean room fabrication and materials processing
- Capable of using Microsoft Office suite.
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)
- A cover letter where you introduce yourself, your past career highlights, and your future career goals.
- A full CV including academic transcripts.
- Names and contact information of at least 2 referees.
* 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.
- 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.
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- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
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We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.