NAOJ Project Assistant Professor Stationed at Kyoto University
Job Description:The NAOJ (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) ALMA Project invites
applications for a Project Assistant Professor for ALMA Joint Scientific Research Programto conduct the research project “Observational Study of Disk Formation around High-Mass
Protostars -What is the Universal Picture from Low-Mass to High-Mass?-” using ALMA
data (including archival data). The successful candidate will spend 100% of their time forthis project in collaboration with Senior Lecturer Yoko Oya at Kyoto University (Sakyo,Kyoto, Japan). The successful candidate is required (1) to publish two first-author paper peryear, and (2) to submit two 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_2024-27b_e.pdf
The successful candidate will be employed by NAOJ, and will be stationed at Kyoto
University. In case the PI of the project (Senior Lecturer Yoko Oya) moves to anotheruniversity or institute, the successful candidate is expected to accompany the PI. However,if the PI of the project moves to the NAOJ or other institutions where the successful
candidate cannot follow the PI, the successful candidate will be relocated to NAOJ in Mitaka
and continue the proposed research project. In this case, the employment is terminated at theend of the employment contract at that time without extension.
Vacant Post: Project Assistant Professor, one position
Term of Appointment:
In principle, the term is for two years from the starting date, and the probation period of six
months is included. The starting date is April 1, 2024 or October 1, 2024. NAOJ will conduct
reviews based on the mid-term performance report submitted by the PI 1.5 years (firstreview) and 3.5 years (second review) from the start of the project. Depending on the review
results, the term may be extended. The extension shall be for two or one year(s) based on theresults of the first and second reviews, respectively. If the successful candidate had been
employed as a National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS, which is an executive institutethat manages NAOJ) within six months retroactively from the start date, the term will be set
so that the total employment period does not exceed ten years.
Qualifications:- The applicant must have a PhD degree or is expected to have it by the starting date.
- It is desirable to have experience in observations with long baselines.
- It is desirable to have experience in programming.
Submission:
Applicants should prepare the documents in English, convert them to PDF (max10MB per e-mail) and send them to the e-mail address with a subject line “Application for‘Observational Study of Disk Formation around High-Mass Protostars’”. Please contact us
if you do not receive a reply within two working days.
Required Application Materials:(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 the job(6) Two or more reference letters (must be sent by the reference persons themselves directly
to the submission e-mail address below before the deadline.)(7) Your e-mail address and phone number
Application Deadline:
The application deadline is December 12, 2023, 15:00 (JST)Contacts:
Inquiries about application process
job16-naoj-pap_atmark_nao.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)Inquiries about research projectyoko.oya_atmark_yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)General inquiries

alma-grant-inquiry_atmark_alma.mtk.nao.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)Submission
alma-grant-recruit_atmark_alma.mtk.nao.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)Selection Process: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 Advisory Committee for Research and Management will make the final decision
for the appointment.
Remarks:
This position is a full time position. The fellow will receive a monthly salary of 550,000 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. The working hours and holidays will be in accordance with Kyoto University’s
regulations:- Work days: 5 days per week (from Monday to Friday);- Work type: Discretionary work (standard work hours: 8:30-17:15 with an hourintermission);- Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, New Year Holidays (December 29 - January 3);- Paid Leave: shall be provided (annual paid leave);- Special Leave: shall be provided (bereavement leave);- Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.
It is possible to continue receiving external funds such as Grant-in-Aid for Scientific
Research (KAKENHI) that have been approved prior to the employment, or apply for yourown research funding after the employment, but the NAOJ ALMA Project will have toconfirm whether the funding application conforms to this ALMA Joint Scientific Research
Program.
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/gender-equality/en/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