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Hiring Company | 沖縄科学技術大学院大学(OIST) |
Location | Okinawa Prefecture, Kunigami-gun Onnason |
Job Type | Contract |
Salary | 4.5 million yen ~ 8.5 million yen |
Position summary:
The Senior Science Writer at OIST will play an essential role in connecting the institution’s research excellence with the broader stakeholders. Often highly complex, the published output of OIST research units needs to be conveyed to a range of audiences, both expert (global scientific community, industry, science policymakers) and general (government, funders, media, schools, community groups, supporters). The successful candiate must have formal training as a writer, , supplemented by a strong base of scientific knowledge. They should demonstrate exceptional story-telling abilities, a professional attitude, and keen editorial acumen.
The Senior Science Writer will make a pivotal contribution to the Communication and Public Relations Division — raising awareness of research published in leading journals across all scientific fields; news about OIST’s innovation, technology development, and commercialization; notable awards; events; and contributions to local communities. The Senior Science Writer will produce both short- and long-form articles and other materials that convey the excellence, significance, and excitement of OIST research, education, innovation, and outreach activities. The writer will also be involved, to an increasing extent, in digital content production, potentially including podcasts, videos, and other media. A strategic approach to science and business communication, and the ability to grow and sustain influential and senior editorial and research networks around the world, will be essential. The Senior Science Writer must also develop the trust of OIST faculty, researchers, executive members, and administrative staff with their written and oral communication skills and their ability to help impact effective public engagement.
This position is funded by the J-PEAKS Grant, which was approved by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).
Responsibilities:
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ポジション概要:
OISTのシニアサイエンスライターは、OISTの卓越した研究と幅広いステークホルダーを結びつける重要な役割を担います。非常に複雑であることが多い本学の研究ユニットの研究成果は、専門家(世界の科学界、産業界、科学政策立案者)及び一般聴衆(政府、メディア、学校、コミュニティ、資金提供者、支援者)の双方に伝える必要があります。そのため、正式なトレーニングに加え、科学的知識、卓越したストーリーテリングスキル、プロフェッショナルな姿勢、編集上の洞察力が必要とされます。
シニアサイエンスライターは、あらゆる科学分野の一流ジャーナルに掲載された研究、OISTの技術革新、技術開発、商業化に関するニュース、注目すべき受賞歴、イベント、地域社会への貢献など、コミュニケーション・広報部門の認知度を高める重要な役割を担っています。シニアサイエンスライターは、OISTの研究、教育、技術革新、アウトリーチ活動の素晴らしさ、重要性、面白さを伝える短編及び長編の記事やその他の資料を作成します。また、ポッドキャスト、ビデオ、その他のメディアを含むデジタルコンテンツの制作にも携わる可能性があります。科学とビジネスのコミュニケーションに対する戦略的アプローチと、世界中に影響力のある上級編集者や研究者のネットワークを構築し維持することが不可欠となります。またシニアサイエンスライターは、文書や口頭でのコミュニケーション能力、効果的な広報活動に貢献し、OISTの教員、研究者、役員、事務職員からの信頼を勝ち取る必要があります。
本ポジションの募集は、本学が日本学術振興会から採択を受けた「地域中核・特色ある研究大学強化促進事業(J-PEAKS)助成金」を財源としています。
職務内容:
Minimum Experience Level | Over 6 years |
Career Level | Mid Career |
Minimum English Level | Native (Amount Used: English usage about 75%) |
Minimum Japanese Level | Business Level |
Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
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Job Type | Contract |
Salary | 4.5 million yen ~ 8.5 million yen |
Work Hours | フレックス制 (コアタイム10:00-15:00)実働7.5時間×月間労働日数 |
Holidays | 年次有給休暇、夏季休暇、傷病休暇、年末年始休暇、慶弔休暇、産休/育休完備、ボランティア休暇など |
Industry | Education |
Company Type | Large Company (more than 300 employees) |
Non-Japanese Ratio | Majority Non-Japanese |