The International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM
) at Hiroshima University is currently accepting applications for Graphics Illustrator/ IT Professional. Two positions are open, with part-time options available.
As a research center created under the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), our mission at WPI-SKCM
2 is to develop a new interdisciplinary research paradigm known as "knotted chiral meta matter," as well as provide interdisciplinary training and international research and education experiences to students and postdoctoral fellows.
About the Role
The Graphics Illustrator/ IT Professional will support faculty-level WPI-SKCM2 researchers, postdocs, and graduate students from all over the world, to help with the dissemination of their research outcomes, outreach, and assistance with administrative matters and organizing summer/winter schools and international scientific symposia.
Competitive salaries are provided according to the grant-based budget items while complying with Hiroshima University’s pay regulations. Besides the regular wages, WPI-SKCM2 will allocate meritocracy-based bonuses according to the significance of contributions to the WPI project.
As a WPI research center, WPI-SKCM2 intends to establish a stimulating international research environment where about 20% of Supporting Office Staff, including URAs, 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 WPI-SKCM2. English is the official language within the WPI Center. WPI-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
- Strong skills in graphic design and illustration, with a preference for those with science illustration experience
- Significant experience with office IT - able to troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software issues, manage cloud and physical storage systems, configure/support video conferencing tools, provide general IT support, ensure system efficiency and security, and enforce IT policies and procedures
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Creativity, technical proficiency, and a problem-solving mentality
- Proficiency in English
Required documents
- Curriculum vitae (please include email address and citizenship/residence)
- Examples of work such as a portfolio related to this job opportunity
- Minimum two references whom we can contact to request letters of reference
- All application documents should be uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline.org (registration required)
This job posting shall remain open until the positions are filled.
