Technician Position in the Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution Group

Organisation/Company

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Department

Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing Unit

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences
Environmental science
Ethics in health sciences
Anthropology
Biological sciences
Medical sciences
Neurosciences
Agricultural sciences
Technology
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution Group aims to understand the evolution of molecular mechanisms of the centrosome, a central organelle required for cell division. We employ complementary approaches using the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans and human cell culture, biochemistry, and gene engineering.

We are seeking to recruit a full-time technician for laboratory management and experimental support.

[Work content and job description]
Responsibilities:
1.Work with the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans and human cell culture, plasmid construction, and biochemical approaches (protein purification, Western blots, immunoprecipitation).
2.Management of reagents, consumables, and equipment

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha Onna-son Lab1 LevelC

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:April, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter (negotiable)

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126010564&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:3 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations

*This amount represents the expected annual salary range for this position, which will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills and background by the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)

Leave:
Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Overtime and other explanations: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.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Full-time, the position is initially for one year with a 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance and mutual agreement.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available
Others:Relocation allowance

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available
Others:Access to Child Development Center
Access to Schooling Options
Language Education
Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
Remote Work System

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Country

Japan

City

Okinawa

Geofield

City

Okinawa

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