勤務地 : Kanto district - Tokyo
公開開始日 : 2025/02/10
D125020659
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
研究分野 : Natural Science - Astronomy | Others - Others - Radio Astronomy, and Interferometry
Assistant Professor level : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Others - ARC Scientist / Project Assistant Professor : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
NAOJ announces one Project Assistant Professor position for ARC Scientists at the East Asian ALMA Regional Center (EA-ARC) of the NAOJ ALMA Project to enhance the team to support ALMA science operations.
仕事内容・職務内容
[Job Description]
Join the EA-ARC team as an ARC Scientist to
- Conduct the tasks needed for ALMA science operations;
- Contribute to the planning of ALMA science operations after the implementation of the ALMA Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade.
- Do scientific research using ALMA.
The Science Operations tasks conducted by the team include:
- Support of preparation of ALMA observations or evaluation/reduction of the observed ALMA data;
- Promotion of science with ALMA by contributions at science meetings and ALMA East Asian Users Meeting;
- Contribution to Astronomer on Duty or systems/science verification at JAO in Chile
(approximately two months visit to JAO per year);
- In addition to above, the successful candidate may be requested to lead some of the ARC major activities (proposal preparation support, observing program preparation support, data reduction and data quality assurance, pipeline data reduction, user helpdesk, etc.).
ARC Scientist will assign 75% of his/her working time for the above duties. The remaining 25% shall be used for his/her own scientific research such as:
- Excellent scientific research with ALMA;
- Exploration of new research fields with ALMA.
(Scope of possible changes) No changes
配属部署
Existing departments
NAOJ ALMA Project, EA-ARC, Mitaka (Japan)
Precautions :
(Scope of possible changes)The work location may be changed to the Santiago (Chile) depending on the situation of the project.
職種
ARC Scientist / Project Assistant Professor
研究分野
Radio Astronomy, and Interferometry
給与
Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 7 million yen
The amount of annual salary shall be determined based on the school career and job experiences in accordance with the NINS regulations, equivalent to an assistant professor position. The payment will be made monthly in 12 equivalents.
勤務時間
Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd)
Overtime and other explanations : The Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work shall be applied. (Standard work hours: 38.75 hrs/week, from 8:30 to 17:15 with an hour intermission)
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
(1) Ph.D. or equivalent in astronomy or related fields;
業務における経験
(2) Knowledge on astronomy;
(3) Willingness to do observational research using radio astronomy instruments;
(4) Capability to join, discuss and collaborate in English-speaking teams;
(5) Willingness to collaborate with the members of EA-ARC and other ARCs in doing science verification and user support.
雇用形態
Common to all Job Types
Others
Employee on Annual Salary System
契約期間
Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
[Terms ofAppointment:]
The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as reasonably possible after the job offer has been accepted.
The term is for five (5) years, including the probation period of six (6) months. Annual performance review will be conducted. In case that the successful candidate was an NINS employee after 2013 April 1, the term may be set so that the total accumulated terms of the employment does not exceed ten (10) years.
(Renewal of Contract) Contract will not be renewed
Probationary period present
a six-month probation period
勤務地
(Scope of possible changes)The work location may be changed to the Santiago (Chile) depending on the situation of the project.
待遇
各種制度
Pay increase system :
available/Once a year in accordance with the performance evaluation.
Retirement allowances : not provided
Transportation expenses : provided/up to 55,000 JPY per month
Others :
- Day-care center for children (from 57 days old). *Availability depends on the situation. Childcare staff does not provide English support.
- Travel and relocation costs to NAOJ will be covered, subject to the travel regulations of NINS (details must be arranged with the administration office).
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : available/MEXT Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項
Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.
待遇ー補足説明
Paid days off (annual leave, summer holidays, etc.)
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
求人内容補足説明
[Terms of Appointment:]
The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as reasonably possible after the job offer has been accepted.
The term is for five (5) years, including the probation period of six (6) months. Annual performance review will be conducted. In case that the successful candidate was an NINS employee after 2013 April 1, the term may be set so that the total accumulated terms of the employment does not exceed ten (10) years.
(Renewal of Contract) Contract will not be renewed
募集期間
2025/02/10~2025/03/31 Deadline for receipt
12:00(noon) (Japan Standard Time)
応募方法
応募書類
Other online application forms
(To be prepared in English. Any other language will not be accepted)
(1) Cover letter;
(2) Curriculum vitae;
(3) Publications list (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers. SPIE can be included in refereed papers.);
(4) Summary of your past research activities including international collaborations;
(5) Your plans to fulfill the responsibilities and aspirations for the position (including your research plan as needed);
(6) Your easily reachable contact information (e-mail and phone) and the e-mail address of your current supervisor or line manager.
(7) Names, affiliations, and contact information of at least two persons who can provide reference information on the applicant. They need to be faculty/staff members with tenured positions. It is preferable to include those from multiple countries.
応募書類の返却
Others
Information submitted in your application documents will not be used for any purpose other than the selection process and for contacting you with necessary notices in connection with the selection. Once the selection process is complete, we will securely dispose of all application documents and personal information, except for those submitted by the successful candidate.
選考・結果通知
選考内容
• Candidates selected in the final short list may be interviewed by the selection committee either via internet or face-to-face. The expense for travel to the interview will not be covered by NAOJ.
• If the selection committee deems that there is no qualified candidate for this position, it is possible no one will be selected.
結果通知方法
連絡先
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
[If you have any question related to the job application system or other items]
Personnel Unit, General Affairs Group, Administration Department
0422343600
job16-naoj-pap@nao.ac.jp
Subject of e-mail: “Question on Project Assistant Professor in NAOJ ALMA Project”
[If you have any questions related to the job description, contact; ]
E-mail: misato.fukagawa@nao.ac.jp
Misato Fukagawa, NAOJ ALMA Project Manager
Subject of e-mail: “Question on JD of EA-ARC Scientist – Project Assistant Professor”
備考
• The NAOJ Advisory Committee for Research and Management will make the final decision for the appointment.
• Policy for Equal Employment Opportunity: Abiding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act for Men and Women, NAOJ is committed to the realization of a society with gender equality. If two candidates are deemed equal in their performance evaluation, NAOJ will take positive action to employ women. For details, see
For details, see [//www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/genderequality/en/]. *put "https:" before //.
• If you have taken a leave(s) such as for maternity, child care, and/or family care, please indicate it in your curriculum vitae. We will take it into account when assessing your performance.
[Name of recruiter]
Inter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS),
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)