JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTThe National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) invites applications for a Senior
Specialist (Education and Public Outreach Officer) at the ALMA Project.

ALMA is currently the most advanced on-ground radio telescope at millimeter andsubmillimeter wavelengths. It is located in Chile and operated by a global partnership ofEast Asia, North America and Europe, in cooperation with the Republic of Chile.
This position is for a person who is based at the Mitaka Headquarter of NAOJ and is
responsible, as the Education and Public Outreach (EPO) officer for the EPO activities
related to operations, maintenance and development of ALMA.
【Vacant post】
One Senior Specialist (employee on annual salary system)【Division】
ALMA Project【Duty Station】
2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan【Responsibilities】
The successful candidate’s major responsibilities are as follows: As the lead of the EPO team – to establish the education and public outreach plan ofNAOJ ALMA to earn high public recognition and to forge a good relationship withthe public.
 As the East Asian (EA) EPO officer – to lead and coordinate EPO activities incooperation with member countries in EA-ALMA, in close coordination andcollaboration with the EPO officers of the Joint ALMA Observatory (JAO) and ofthe European and North American Executives.
 Media Relation – to manage and enhance the media coverage of ALMA.
 Public Understanding – to plan and lead press releases, announcements, and othercommunication activities to share the latest information of ALMA with the public.
 Collaboration – plan and execute the educational and public relations activities withexisting and future observing facilities, such as the ASTE and ngVLA, incollaboration with the NAOJ ALMA Project Scientist to create the synergy that will
provide the public with opportunities to deepen their understanding of astronomy,
science and technology.
【Term of Employment】
 Employment will start from the date as soon as reasonably possible after the job
offer has been accepted. The term is for 3 years (※1), including the probation
period of 6 months.
※1: In the final fiscal year of the employment, NAOJ will conduct a review on
the amount of assigned work, the status of ongoing work, work skills, work
performance, work attitudes, and the financial situation of the National※2:Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) at the expiration of the term ofemployment. Based on the review results, the term of employment may beextended. (※2)
Note that the total period of employment from April 1, 2013 shall be within
10 years if the person has been employed by NINS after April 1, 2013.

【Qualification Requirements】
1. To have good expertise in radio astronomy, including radio interferometry, andexperience in education and public outreach.
2. To have good communication skills and good English proficiency to clearly convey
Japan’s position in discussions at Face-to-Face meetings, video conferences, andteleconferences while establishing and maintaining good relationship with JAO andNorth American and European Executive partners.
3. To have good ability to read and write documents and communicate both in Englishand Japanese.
4. (Preferred) To have PhD or equivalent degree or experience in astronomy or relatedfields.
【Working Hours】
 5 days a week (Monday through Friday) with Saturday and Sunday off, national
holidays, year-end and new year holidays (from December 29 through January 3 ofthe next year).
 From 8:30 am (start of working hours) to 17:15 (closing of working hours)
including 60-min lunch break each day. The total working hours will be 38.75 hours
a week.
【Compensation】
 Salary will be paid based on annual salary system, equivalent to an assistantprofessor at national universities or equivalent to an engineer at NAOJ in job
classification.
- One-twelfth of the annual salary will be paid every month. The amount ofannual salary is determined according to responsibilities of work, actual
performance, and experience etc.
- Salary will be reviewed every fiscal year according to the results ofperformance reviews.
 Commuting allowance (up to 55,000 yen / month)*Allowances are provided pursuant to the NINS internal rules and regulations.
 Health insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance, and industrial
accident insurance will be provided.
 Paid days off (annual leave, summer holidays, and bereavement leave, etc.)
 Day-care center for children (from 57 days after birth). *Availability depends on
the situation. Childcare staff does not provide English support.
 Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smokingareas.

【Selection】
A candidate will be selected through screening of application documents and interview.
【Application documents】(1) A curriculum vitae(2) A summary of past work experiences (can be merged with the document (1))(3) A personal statement describing intentions for the applied position including
related experience and achievements (in two pages of A4 sized paper)(4) Two or more reference letters (must be sent directly to the submission e-mailaddress below before the deadline.)(5) Your e-mail address and phone number for prompt contact【Application deadline】
Open until filled but no later than 24th December, 2021, 12:00 (noon) (JST)【Submission】
The documents should be prepared in English, and converted to PDF (max 10MB peremail) and send them to the submission e-mail address below with a subject line
“Application for ‘Senior Specialist (Education and Public Outreach Team Officer)’”.
Please contact us if you do not receive a reply within two working days.
【Contact】(Inquiry about application)
NAOJ Personnel Unit, General Affairs Group, Administration Department
E-mail: JobRegister-contact-10_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Subject of e-mail: “Question on Senior Specialist (Education and Public OutreachTeam Officer) at ALMA Project”(Inquiry about job details)
NAOJ ALMA Project, Kenichi Kikuchi
E-mail: kenichi.kikuchi_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Subject of e-mail: “Question on Senior Specialist (Education and Public OutreachTeam Officer) at ALMA Project”(Submission of application documents)
E-mail: alma-yuki-application_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)【Others】
 Candidates selected in the final short list may be interviewed by the selectioncommittee either via internet or face-to-face. The expense for the interview will not
be covered by NAOJ.
 This position is not applicable to the debt-forgiveness program of the Japan
Scholarship Foundation.

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Abiding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act for Men and Women, NAOJ iscommitted to the realization of a society with gender equality. If candidates are
deemed equal in their performance evaluation, NAOJ will take positive action toemploy women. For details, see https://www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/genderequality/en/
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, wewill securely dispose of all application documents and personal information, forthose submitted by the successful candidate.