NAOJ Postdoctoral Researcher Stationed at Gifu University
Job Description:
The NAOJ (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) ALMA Project invites
applications for a Project Researcher (equivalent to postdoctoral researcher) for ALMA Joint
Scientific Research Program to conduct the research project “Investigating the interstellar
gas associated with gamma-ray supernova remnants: Pursuit of the production rate of cosmicrays” (started on April 1, 2023) using ALMA data (including archival data). The successful
candidate will spend 100% of their time for this project in collaboration with AssistantProfessor Hidetoshi Sano at Gifu University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research
System (gifu-city, Gifu, Japan). The successful candidate is required (1) to publish one firstauthor 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_2023-25a_e.pdf
The successful candidate will be employed by NAOJ, and will be stationed at Gifu
University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. In case the PI of theproject (Assistant Professor Hidetoshi Sano) moves to another university or institute, thesuccessful candidate is expected to accompany the PI. However, if such an arrangement isdeemed difficult by the new university/institute, the successful candidate will be relocatedto NAOJ in Mitaka and continue the proposed research project.
Vacant Post: Project Researcher (equivalent to postdoctoral researcher), one position
Term of Appointment:
In principle, the term is until March 31, 2025, and the probation period of six months isincluded. The starting date should be set as soon as reasonably possible after the job offer
has been accepted. NAOJ will conduct a review based on the mid-term performance reviewof the project 1.5 years after the starting date of the project (April 1, 2023) and may extend
the term for an additional year (March 31, 2026). 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.
Any researcher who has been employed as an NAOJ Project Research Fellow or a
Researcher (Part-time Contract Employee) for a total of five or more years is not eligible toapply for this position.
Submission:
Applicants should prepare the documents in English, convert them to PDF (max 10 MB pere-mail) and send them to the e-mail address with a subject line “Application for‘Investigating the interstellar gas associated with gamma-ray supernova remnants: Pursuitof the production rate of cosmic rays’”. 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 September 8, 2023, 15:00 (JST)Contacts:
Inquiries about application process
job11-pjt-researcher1_atmark_nao.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)Inquiries about research projecthsano_atmark_gifu-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 Fixed-Term Employee Selection Committee will make the final decision for theappointment.
Remarks:
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. The working hours and holidays will be in accordance with Tokai National Higher
Education and Research System’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: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, New Year Holidays (December 29 January 3),- Paid Leave: shall be provided (annual paid leave),- Special Leave: shall be provided (Summer Holidays),- Smoking is prohibited on the premises.
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/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 thesuccessful candidate.
Name of Recruiter:Inter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Institutes of Natural Sciences,
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan