Research Technician - Organometallic Chemistry Group
Conducts air-sensitive organometallic synthesis and catalysis research using non-precious metals.
The position
At Organometallic Chemistry Group (https://www.oist.jp/research/buribushi/takebayashi), we are looking for a research technician who wants to study organometallic chemistry and its application to catalysis based on non-precious metals such as iron, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. We aim to develop unprecedented organometallic chemistry and address challenges associated with sustainability, energy, and health based on it.
Our research will involve:
- Larger scale (<30g) air-sensitive ligand and catalyst synthesis for industrial collaboration.
- Synthesis of air-sensitive organometallic compounds using a glovebox and Schlenk line.
- Synthesis of air-sensitive ligands and organic compounds using organic synthesis.
- Analysis of compounds and reactions using NMR, SCXRD, GC, GCMS, EPR, etc.
- High pressure (up to 10 bar) reaction using pressure reactors.
- Polymer chemistry.
- Electrochemistry of organometallic complexes.
- Photochemistry of organometallic complexes.
- Theoretical chemical calculations.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Ph.D. degree in organometallic (main group or transition metal) or organic chemistry.
- Ph.D. level experience in organic synthesis during Ph.D. study.
- Ability to think, plan, and conduct research by oneself.
- Ability to cooperate with lab members and PI.
Preferred
- Experience in air-sensitive ligand synthesis.
- Experience in organometallic chemistry.
- Theoretical calculations of molecules and transition states.
- Willing to stay in academia.
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
Additional Info
Employment Term
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 1 year. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
Working Hours
9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
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
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.
Application Documents
- Curriculum vitae (English)
- Up to 4 copies of your research papers with highlights at the parts you contributed (PDF)
- Names and contact information of 2-3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer
- Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
- Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to OIST after a conditional offer of employment.
How to Apply:
Apply by submitting your application documents to: satoshi.takebayashi [at]oist.jp (Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
Declaration
- 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.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential in accordance to the OIST Privacy Policy; documents will not be returned.
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
- Prevention of Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors
- Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities: Rules for Concurrent Appointment.
- Further details about the University can be viewed on our website.
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