Center Manager for the OIST Center for Quantum Technologies
The OIST Center for Quantum Technologies (OCQT) was established in October 2022 as one of the Quantum Innovation Hubs (QIHs) in Japan. OCQT conducts cutting-edge research, performs international collaboration and supports industry-academia collaboration. At present, it runs the 3rd SIP education program for quantum technologies as well as a several national projects in the quantum science and technology field.
Position summary:
The center Manager will be responsible for managing the center activities, external/internal grants and finance within the center and the administrative responsibilities as a QIH as well as a team of administrators supporting the center director.
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 primary duties include, but are not limited to;
- To proactively identifying opportunities for the center to strength it activities as a QIH and to coordinate collective efforts within the center and its partners.
- To work with the center director and center members to develop strategic plans and activities for the center and then implement them with the administrative staff of the center.
- To coordinate administrative matters in the center with the corresponding divisions at OIST, such as governance, legal, and public relations.
- Liaison with the QIH Head quarter to coordinate the QIH activities.
- Assist the center director in budget management with internal/external center funds.
- Management, team management, training, and mentoring of the centers administrative staff.
- Other general administrative work for OIST Center for Quantum Technologies.
(Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- 5+ years of experience in industry, government or academia. Experience in more than one sector is preferred.
- Experience in education and research support.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and Business-level communication skills in English.
- Excellent time management, teamwork, and organizational skills.
(Preferred)
- MBA or Masters degree.
- Experience in education industry.
- Educational experience abroad.
Expected Annual Salary: 8,800,000 yen
*This amount represents the median annual salary for this position, which will be determined based on your experience and skills 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)
- Tedako Child Development Center
- Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
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- 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.
- 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.
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2-years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
9:00 – 17:30
As this is a managerial role, the working days, working hours, and break time do not apply to general employees' prescribed working hours.