Staff Position in Research Institute for Microbial Diseases (RIMD)
Osaka University

OutlineIn 1934, the Research Institute for Microbial Diseases (RIMD), the first institute attached to
Osaka University, was established for the study of microbial diseases. For more than 80
years since its foundation, the RIMD has concentrated on basic research in infectious
diseases, immunology, and oncology and made significant contributions to the control of
infectious diseases through the identification of new pathogens, the elucidation of microbial
pathogenesis, and the development of vaccines and diagnostics based on these basicresearch findings. In addition, the RIMD has achieved outstanding contributions in theprogress of life sciences through the discovery of oncogenes and cell fusion phenomena andthe elucidation of innate immune system.

1. Position

Specially Appointed Technical Specialist

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Genome Informatics

4. Work Location

Suita Campus (3-1 Yamadaoka, Suita-City, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field●

6. Responsibilities

7. Qualifications

Routine maintenance and administration of a Linux server cluster with publicfacing web components.
● Management of on-premises servers and cloud infrastructure services.
● Implementation and management of virtualization technologies (e.g., Libvirt,VMware).
● Administration of web servers and management of storage solutions● Automating administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., BASH, Ruby,Python, Ansible).
● Monitoring and troubleshooting of server performance and security.
● Collaboration with the development team to support software development.
● Documentation of procedures and system configurations.
[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1) At least 15 years of experience in Linux system administration(2) At least one year experience in configuring Cloud applications(3) Business level or above English language proficiency[Preferred](1) Support for both on-premises and cloud-based web services.
(2) Implementing secure public-facing applications(3) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency

8. Starting Date

November 1st, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term ofEmployment

From the starting date to March 31st, 2025
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to the continuityof work and performance evaluation. *The maximum cumulative contract term is 5 years
from the starting date, based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National
University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”

10. Probationary Period

6 months

Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National
University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
11. Employment Form

https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html*5 days a week (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., 8hours a day (break time: 45 minutes)
Based on “48. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka UniversityLimited Term Staff (Specially Appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

12. Salary and Benefits

13. Insurance

Remuneration: 6,093,000 JPY per annum. (Monthly payments of one-twelfth of annual salary)
Commuting allowance, Overtime Allowance*Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in the abovementioned annual salary and will not be paid separately.
Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National PublicService Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident
Compensation Insurance
Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following

14. Application
Documents-A Curriculum Vitae*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose of
screening and hiring procedures and will not be disclosed to any third party.
Please submit by e-mail:standley@biken.osaka-u.ac.jp(CC: kahofuwa@biken.osaka-u.ac.jp)*Write “Application for Specially Appointed Technical Specialist in Genome Informatics”
in the subject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (with full security countermeasures).
If any difficulty in submitting by e-mail, please submit by postal service:

15. Sending Address
and Contact
Information

Attention: Professor Daron Standley (Kaho Fuwa)
RIMD, Osaka University
3-1 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0871 JAPAN*Please write “Application for Specially Appointed Technical Specialist in Genome
Informatics” on the front of the envelope in red ink.
*Applications should be sent by registered mail.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Contact Person: Professor Daron Standley
Tel: +81-6-6879-8368
E-mail: standley@biken.osaka-u.ac.jp (kahofuwa@biken.osaka-u.ac.jp)

16. Application
Deadline

17. Selection Process

18. AdditionalInformation

until the position is filled
Document screening will be followed by interviews. Notification about the interview willbe.
given only to the applicants who pass the document screening.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36. Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
and/or related regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities afteremployment.
“Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining toSecurity Export Control”.
We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports
for female academic staff members.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．
19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University