求人公募情報閲覧
勤務地 : Kanto district - Tokyo
公開開始日 : 2025/04/09
Professor or Executive Engineer at ALMA Project, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) /国立天文台研究教育職員(アルマプロジェクト 教授または技師長)公募
D125040697
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
研究分野 : Natural Science - Astronomy | Others - Others - Astronomy or related field
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
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募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) announces a vacancy for a position to lead advancements in radio astronomy through contributions to the operations of the ALMA telescope.
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has been playing a leading role at the forefront of global astronomical research. ALMA is the largest (sub)mm-wave on-ground telescope and has been producing ground-breaking science since it became operative in 2011.
In order to keep its high scientific productivity, ALMA will be upgraded towards addressing the updated scientific goals identified in the ALMA Development Roadmap.
We invite applications for a Professor or Executive Engineer position based at the NAOJ Headquarters in Mitaka. The primary role of this position is to lead advancements in radio astronomy through contributions to the operations of ALMA as the East Asia representative in the ALMA Management Team. The successful candidate is also expected to engage in astronomical research or development of related software and hardware. -
仕事内容・職務内容
The major responsibilities are as follows:
・ Project management – Lead and manage the operations, maintenance, and upgrades of ALMA in the NAOJ ALMA Project, working in close coordination and collaboration with the Joint ALMA Observatory (JAO), and the European and North American partners;
・ International collaboration – Lead the discussion for a wider international collaboration in ALMA in the East Asian region; and
・ Synergy and linkage – Explore the synergy of ALMA with the other existing and future observing facilities.
To fulfill this role, the applicant should have a proven track record in astronomical research, technical software/hardware development, and/or observatory operations. We also seek an individual who is motivated to actively contribute to the management of the international organizations of NAOJ and ALMA. English proficiency is necessary since the successful candidate will work in English-speaking teams in NAOJ and in collaboration with the ALMA partners in Chile, Europe, North America, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The successful candidate will be appointed as the Deputy Director of NAOJ ALMA Project.
(Scope of possible changes) Research and Teaching Activities designated by NINS / NAOJ -
配属部署
Existing departments
ALMA Project
職種
- Professor level
研究分野
- Natural Science - Astronomy
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Others - Others
Astronomy or related field
給与
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Annual Salary : 9 million yen ~ 11 million yen
Annual salary shall be determined based on professional knowledge, skills, required education, and job experiences as per the NINS regulations (NINS, or the National Institutes of Natural Sciences, is an upper-level organization that manages NAOJ). Payments will be made monthly in 12 equal installments
勤務時間
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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), Annual paid leave, Refreshment leave, Bereavement leave, etc.
Overtime and other explanations : Work Type and Work Hours: 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
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応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
(1)PhD degree or equivalent in astronomy or related field
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業務における経験
(2) Capability to discuss and collaborate in English; and
(3) Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds will be considered important assets for this position.
雇用形態
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Regular employee
契約期間
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
[Terms of Appointment:]
The successful candidate is expected to start the job as early as reasonably possible after accepting the job offer. The term of employment will continue up to the end of the Japanese academic year, in which the post-holder reaches NAOJ's mandatory retirement age of 65. The hired candidate will undergo a six-month probationary period upon commencement of employment.Probationary period present
the probation period of six months.
勤務地
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〒181-8585
Tokyo
2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka
(Scope of possible changes) Location designated by NINS / NAOJ
待遇
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各種制度
Pay increase system : privided/Once a year in accordance with the performance review
Retirement allowances : provided
Retirement age : available/65
Others : Allowances: Dependent allowance, residential allowance, commutation allowance, and other allowances will be paid to employees who meet the conditions outlined in the NINS regulations. An amount equivalent to the year-end allowance and diligence allowance will be included in the annual salary.
Travel and relocation: Eligible employees will be provided with a relocation travel package to NAOJ, 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 Assosication
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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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.
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
募集期間
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2025/04/09~2025/06/12 Deadline for receipt
12:00(noon) (Japan Standard Time)
応募方法
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応募書類
Other online application forms
RequiredApplication Materials: (*To be prepared in English)
(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 activitiesrelated to this position;
(5) Your plans to fulfill the responsibilities and aspirations for the position;
(6) Your address (e-mail and phone) for prompt contact and the email address of your current supervisor or line manager; and
(7) Three or more reference letters. Please ask your references to upload their letters directly using the URL indicated in [How to submit an application] before the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the letters are submitted before the application deadline.
Applicants must clearly state in their cover letter whether they are applying for the position of Professor or Executive Engineer. -
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 those submitted by the successful candidate.
Applicants are required to apply via the NAOJ Nextcloud on the web.
(1) Please access the following URL for registration:
https://forms.office.com/r/JCWuGuJBPc
(2) After you submit the registration form, you will receive an email showing the URLs for (a) uploading your application documents, and (b) for your reference letters.
(3) Please ask your references to upload their letters via the URL shown in (2)(b).
(4) Please upload the application documents(from (1) through (6) above) via the URL (2)(a).These files must be in PDF format (max 50MB each, 100MB in total, at most 10 files).
選考・結果通知
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選考内容
(1) Candidates selected in the final short list may be interviewed by the selection committee either via the internet or face-to-face. The expense for the interview will not be covered by NAOJ.
(2) If the selection committee determines that there are no qualified candidates for this position, this announcement may be closed without any selections. -
結果通知方法
e-mail
連絡先
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
(If you have any questions related to the other items, contact )
Personnel Unit, General Affairs Division, Administration Department
0422343600
job01-professor@nao.ac.jp
Subject of e-mail: “Question on JD of Professor or Executive Engineer in NAOJ ALMA Project”
(If you have any questions related to the job description, contact;)
E-mail address: s.iguchi@nao.ac.jp
Satoru Iguchi, Director of ALMA Project, NAOJ
Subject of e-mail: “Question on JD of Professor or Executive Engineer in NAOJ ALMA Project”
備考
The NAOJ Advisory Committee for Research and Management will make the final decision for the appointment.
• This position is subject to the NINS Employee Regulations. The annual salary schedule indicated in Table (2) of the Research-Education Employee Base Annual Salary shall be applied to this position.
• Policy for Equal Employment Opportunity: Abiding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act for Men and Women, NAOJ is committed to realizing 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
[//www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/gender-equality/en/] *put "https:" befoe "//"
• If you have taken a leave(s) for maternity, childcare, and family care, please indicate it in your curriculum vitae. We will take it into account when assessing your performance.
[Recruiting Institution]
Inter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Institutes of Natural
Sciences (NINS), National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
