The OIST Core Facilities contribute to research and education by providing excellent common research facilities and research support services for the researchers and students at OIST. The Animal Resources Section within the Core Facilities provides support for animal care and animal research.
This position requires a variety of expertise and knowledge in the field of neuroscience of rodent, Zebra finch, Xenopus and Zebra fish. In addition to these animals, marine fishes, the squid and/or octopus, now became the object of animal welfare in Europe, and the OIST Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC).
The Research Support Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of laboratory animal care, breeding, husbandry and equipment maintenance primarily at the OIST main campus and also on the OIST marine science station as necessary and where possible. Further, the Research Support Specialist will report to the Section Leader of the Animal Resources Section and will assist in the development of first-class facilities, animal husbandry and research techniques.
The Research Support Specialist also supports veterinary care program at OIST as a member of veterinary care team. This role will be essential for ARS’s business as it is responsible for maintaining animal laboratory certification by AAALAC International, operating animal facilities, and supporting animal research.
OIST のコアファシリティは、 OIST の研究者および学生に対し、優れた研究共用施設と研究支援サービスを提供することで、研究と教育に貢献しています。コアファシリティの実験動物セクションでは、動物の飼養および研究に関して支援を行っています。
本ポジションには、齧歯類、キンカチョウ、アフリカツメガエル、ゼブラフィッシュなどの神経科学分野における幅広い専門知識が求められます。また、海水魚、イカ、タコなどの生物は、欧州および OIST の Animal Care and Use Committee（ ACUC）における動物福祉の対象となっており、これらを扱う機会もあります。
研究支援スペシャリストは、主に OIST メインキャンパスにおいて、また必要に応じて OIST マリン・サイエンス・ステーションにおいて、実験動物の飼養、繁殖、飼育管理、そして関連機器の整備といった業務全般を担当します。また、実験動物セクションリーダーのもと、世界水準の施設整備、動物飼育、研究技術の向上に貢献します。
さらに、研究支援スペシャリストは、動物医療チームの一員として、 OIST の動物医療プログラムの支援を行います。この役割は、 AAALAC International による動物実験施設認証の維持、動物施設の運営、動物研究の支援において欠かせない役割です。
We are an equal opportunity educator and employer and are committed to enhancing and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the university community. As such, we are actively working to increase the diversity of our faculty, students, and staff, and cultivating an environment where all members can thrive and are valued. We have implemented policies to engender and cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. These include supporting dual career couples, gender neutral facilities, pro-active equity-focused policies including “ stop-the-clock*” options, an on-site bilingual childcare facility and after school programs, an on-site health center, and relocation and post-arrival support
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need support during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the appropriate email address listed in the job posting. Determinations for granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
*See "3.2.5.2.2 "Stop-the-Clock" Policy for Tenure-track faculty
