Coral reef fish husbandry technician position at the Marine Climate Change Unit
Position summary:
We seek for a highly motivated fish husbandry technician to join the Marine Climate Change Unit at OIST (https://groups.oist.jp/macc) to work on a long-term projects that aims to understand the effects of climate stressors (i.e. ocean acidification and warming) on coral reef fishes. The successful candidate will responsible for running a state-of-the-art coral reef fish breeding aquaria system at the OIST Marine Science Station (https://groups.oist.jp/omsss/okinawa-marine-science-station), this include day-to-day fish and aquaria care such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring aquaria water parameters.
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.
1 Animal Care and Maintenance:
- Perform daily feeding and care of marine organisms
- Monitor and maintain water quality parameters
2 Facility Maintenance:
- Conduct regular cleaning and maintenance of aquaria, filtration systems, and associated equipment.
- Perform routine checks and minor repairs on equipment to ensure optimal operation and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.
3 Health Monitoring and Record Keeping:
- Monitor the health and behavior of fish and other marine organisms, promptly identifying and addressing any signs of illness or stress.
- Maintain accurate records of animal health, feeding schedules, and environmental conditions.
4 Support for Research Activities:
- Assist researchers in setting up and conducting experiments, including preparation of experimental tanks and handling of marine specimens.
- Collect and process biological samples as required for various research projects.
(Required)
1. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Aquaculture, Ecology, or other related fields.
2. Experience in fish care and management, including monitoring water quality, treating fish diseases, and maintaining aquaculture, marine, or similar systems.
(Preferred)
1. SCUBA diving certified.
2. Experience with research involving live animals
3. Fluency in Japanese
Compensation 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 summarising research interests, professional experience and career goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of 3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer.
How to Apply
Apply by emailing your Submission Documents to:
timothy.ravasi [at] oist.jp
(Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
- 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.
Term: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. This contract can be renewed
9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
Holidays:
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
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.
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