SUBARU INSTRUMENTATION/RESEARCH SPECIALIST – ID# 221227. National Astronomical Observatory ofJapan. Regular, Full‐Time, RCUH Non‐Civil Service
position with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), Subaru Telescope, located in Hilo,
Hawai‘i.
Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work
performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $4,553/Mon.
DUTIES: Improves and maintains the commissioned facility instruments of the Subaru Telescope to keep
and improve their reliability and performance.
Troubleshoots, modifies, and upgrades the instruments in collaboration with other scientists, engineers,and technicians primarily in the Instrumentation Division, and also
throughout Subaru. Appropriately evaluates the scientific performance of the instruments, and works toensure efficient night‐time operations to maximize science output.
Contributes to upgrades of the instruments and new instrument projects. Drives to the summit for
Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS) and instrumentation duties. Co‐operates
with and advises PFS development team on, and participates in, implementation and commissioning ofthe PFS instrument, mainly for the Prime Focus Instrument (PFI)
subsystem. Participates in, and advises on, ensuring this subsystem will be reliable for open‐use
observation. Ensures all documentation, tooling, test procedures, and fixtures
are kept available for Instrument Division engineers and technicians so that the instrument can be kept
operational for its service lifetime. Pursues a program of scientificor instrumentation research, publishes papers, and presents results at conferences.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: PhD from an accredited college or university in
Astronomy or closely related field. EXPERIENCE: One to three (1‐3) years of experience in scientificinstrument operations, including astronomical observations and data reduction, development andoperation of optical or infrared instruments, and a program of research in astronomy.

ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:
Considerable knowledge of observational astronomy, multiple object spectrographs, optical or infrared
detectors, and spectrograph optics and alignment. Ability to undertakea program of instrumentation research, and plan and manage projects. Good written and oral
communication and documentation skills in English. Must possess a valid driver’slicense (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s
insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No‐Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintainthroughout the duration of employment. Must be able to drive a 4‐wheel drive vehicle.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to climb stairs and carry instrument parts andmaterials, including fiber cables, of up to forty (40) pounds for short distances. Post Offer/Employment
Condition: Must be able to work at 14,000 feet and pass a post offer high‐altitude medical examination.
POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, the employee will be
subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University ofHawai‘I’s.
Violation of RCUH’s policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations
may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment,
personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Linux software development, image processing and dataanalysis, optical design and mechanical design, systems design, and cryogenics. Experience ininstrumentation project management. Proficiency in the Japanese language including speaking, reading,and writing.
INQUIRIES: Masayo Nakajima (808)934‐5058 (Hawai‘i).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.”
You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2)
Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s).
All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard
Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting.
If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional
documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or
need assistance, please call (808)956‐7262 or (808)956‐0872. CLOSING DATE: June 18, 2021.
RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and training in Hawai‘i, with a focus
on the University of Hawai‘i.
Equal Opportunities Employer – Minorities/Women/Disability/Veteran.