Work in Japan : High Perfomance Computing Specialist

Minimum Experience Level

Over 3 years 

Minimum English Level

Fluent 

Minimum Japanese Level

Native 

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree 

Visa Status

Japanese national or permission to work in Japan required  

Duties of this position will include but are not limited to:
. Daily system administration of Unix and Linux based systems
. Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux systems
. Installation, configuration, and maintenance of scientific software
. Diagnosing system problems quickly and effectively
. Analyzing system performance and tuning system parameters
. Interacting with vendors to resolve system problems
. Working knowledge of C, Bourne shell, and Perl
. Porting and writing system tools
. Providing reliable backup services for large systems
. Providing system security policies and monitoring
. Configuring, maintaining, and diagnosing network infrastructure
. Integrating systems into a common security and administration framework
. Strong interpersonal communication skills
. Ability to work with scientists to solve problems

Desirable qualifications:
. Experience with high performance computing and associated networks
. Working knowledge of LDAP, ssh, and batch schedulers such as PBS
. Familiarity with large systems software including MPICH or OpenMPI
. Familiarity with parallel file systems such as PVFS or Lustre
. Familiarity with DNS, SMTP, DHCP, TCP/IP, HTTP, Infiniband
. Familiarity with scientific software

Above all, we are seeking an individual who has the desire and ability to work in a rapidly developing environment and adapt effectively to changing requirements. Preference will be given to individuals with a strong desire to work with revolutionary science and world class scientists. Training will be provided for motivated candidates.

The project to establish the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology was first announced in June 2001 by the Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs and the Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy. The Japanese Cabinet Office promotes the project with the following three objectives:

Firstly, to establish in Japan a leading center for research and education that will address new challenges in science and technology. Having achieved economic development through technological innovation, Japan is keen to make significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology. Today, many emerging fields of science and technology require multidisciplinary research. The Institute will focus on integrative approaches to high level research and education.

Secondly, to provide a successful model of a research university for Japanese academia. Existing universities with rigid departmental structures face difficulties in developing new systems to accommodate integrative research and education. An additional challenge is to establish a fully internationalized environment. Aside from the Institute holding lectures in English, the Institute will encourage the use of English as the working language of the graduate university. It is hoped that the infusion of differing cultural mindsets will develop a creative atmosphere that nurtures an original and questing spirit.

Thirdly, to stimulate the economic transformation of Okinawa. As Okinawa moves beyond the 30th anniversary of Reversion to Japan (2002), the need to develop a self-sustaining, private-sector-driven economy is clear. As an integral step in this process, the Institute aims jump start the development of an industrial and technological cluster.

Okinawa’s beautiful natural surroundings and geographical proximity to several East-Asian metropolis provide an ideal setting for a world-class university.