NAOJ Postdoctoral Researcher Stationed at Nihon University
The NAOJ ALMA Project invites applications for a Project Research Staff (postdoctoralresearcher) for ALMA Joint Scientific Research Program to conduct the research project“Study of activities of nearby galaxies with atoms and molecules” (started from April 1,2021) using ALMA data (including archival data). The successful candidate will spend 100%of their time for this project in collaboration with Professor Takano at Nihon University(Koriyama-city, Fukushima, Japan). The successful candidate is required (1) to publish one
first-author paper per year, and (2) to submit one ALMA proposal per year. The successful
candidate may supervise students for the purpose of carrying out this project.
See below for further information.
 The ALMA Joint Scientific Research Program:
https://researchers.almatelescope.jp/e/support_programs/alma_joint_scientific_research_program The research project:https://researchers.alma-telescope.jp/j/files/almagrant 2021 takano en.pdf
Applicants must have a Doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant field. The successful
candidate will be employed by NAOJ, and will be stationed at Nihon University. In case thePI of the project (Professor Takano) moves to another university or institute, the successful
candidate is expected to accompany the PI. However, if such an arrangement is deemed
difficult by the new university/institute, the successful candidate will be relocated to NAOJ
in Mitaka and continue the proposed research project.
In principle, the term of employment is until March 31, 2023, and the starting date of theemployment is April 1, 2022. The project has started from April 1, 2021. NAOJ will conduct
a mid-term performance review of the project 1.5 years after the starting date of the projectand may extend the term of the employment for an additional year (March 31, 2024). For aresearcher who was employed by NINS after April 1, 2013, their term will be set so that thetotal employment period from April 1, 2013 will be less than 10 years. Any researcher who
has been employed as a NAOJ Project Research Fellow for a total of five or more years is
not eligible to apply for this position.
The documents should be prepared in English and converted to PDF (max 10MB per email)and send them to the submission e-mail address below with a subject line “Application for‘Study of activities of nearby galaxies with atoms and molecules’”. Please contact us if you
do not receive a reply within two working days.
alma-grant-application_atmark_nao.ac.jp （replace _atmark_ with @）(1) Cover letter with the title of the research project(2) Curriculum vitae(3) Publication list (Separate refereed papers from others. State your role for co-authoredpapers.)(4) PDF files of up to three relevant papers(5) Statement describing your commitment and plans for this position(6) Two or more reference letters (must be sent directly to the submission e-mail address
below, before the deadline.)(7) Your e-mail address and phone number
The application deadline is October 15, 2021, 15:00 (JST)Inquiries about application process
JobRegister-contact-10_atmark_nao.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)Inquiries about research project
takano.shuro_atmark_nihon-u.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)General inquiries
alma-grant_atmark_alma.mtk.nao.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)Qualified candidates who will proceed into the final selection may be interviewed by theselection committee either via the internet or in person. The expense for the interview will
not be covered by NAOJ.
The NAOJ Fixed-Term Employee Selection Committee will make the final decision for theappointment.
This position is a full time position. The fellow will receive a monthly salary of 350,000 JPY
plus compensation for commuting expenses up to 55,000 JPY each month. Social insurance,such as national health insurance, will be covered. Bonus and retirement allowances are notprovided. Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smokingareas. The working hours and holidays will be in accordance with Nihon University’s
regulations:- Work days: 6 days per week (from Monday to Saturday);-Work type: Discretionary work (standard work hours: 9:00-17:00 with an hourintermission on weekdays, and 9:00-13:00 with an hour intermission on Saturdays);
Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Foundation Day (October 4), New Year Holidays(December 29 – January 7);
Paid Leave: shall be provided (annual paid leave);
Special Leave: shall be provided (bereavement leave).

It is possible to apply for your own research funding, but the NAOJ ALMA Project will haveto confirm whether the funding application conforms to this ALMA Joint Scientific ResearchProgram.
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 genderequality. If two candidates are deemed equal in their performance evaluation, NAOJ willtake positive action to employ women. For details, see
https://www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/danjokyodo/index.html

Please note that once you are employed as a Project Research Staff for the ALMA Joint
Scientific Research Program by NAOJ, you will not be eligible anymore for a NAOJ Project
Research Fellow.
Information submitted in your application documents will not be used for any purpose otherthan the selection process and for contacting you with necessary notices in connection withthe 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.
Name of Recruiter:Inter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Institutes of Natural Sciences,
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan