Hiroshima University, The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter
Position ID:
Hiroshima University-The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter-SOS1 [#27707]
Position Title:
Supporting Office Staff at The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (SKCM2), Hiroshima University, Japan
Position Type:
Administration
Position Location:
HigashiHiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0046, Japan
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/05/30)
Position Description:
Position Description
The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (SKCM2) at Hiroshima University is currently accepting applications for Supporting Office Staff members. We encourage applications from candidates across the globe, especially the ones who are experienced in research project support or administration. As a research center under the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), our mission at SKCM2 develops a new interdisciplinary research paradigm known as "knotted chiral meta matter", as well as provides interdisciplinary training and international research and education experiences to students and postdoctoral fellows.About the Role
Our Supporting Office Staff supports postdocs and graduate students from all over the world, which includes their budget management, personnel administration, dissemination of their research outcomes, and assistance with organizing summer/winter schools and international scientific symposia. The Support Office Staff will also support research exchange among PIs and co-PIs in different institutes such as Tokyo Tech, MIT, RIKEN, Cambridge University, and CU-Boulder, besides Hiroshima University.
Competitive salaries are provided according to the grant-based budget items, while also complying with Hiroshima University’s pay regulations. Besides the regular wages, SKCM2 will allocate bonuses according to the significance of staff members' contributions to the WPI project.
As a WPI research center, SKCM2 intends to establish a stimulating international research environment where about 20% of Supporting Office Staff are non-Japanese, with extensive experiences of working in academic administration settings outside Japan or graduates from foreign Universities or/and with a track record of providing administrative support in setting similar to that of our WPI. English is the official language within the WPI Center. SKCM2 is committed to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals from all over the world, including women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, or gender identity, etc.
Qualifications
Experience and/or education background in project management or administrative works
Proficiency in English
Required documents
Curriculum vitae (please include email address and citizenship/residence)
All application documents should be uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline.org (registration required)
This job posting shall remain open until the positions are filled.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following item online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
2-313 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan 739-0046