NAOJ Postdoctoral Researcher Stationed at Waseda 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 “ALMA HzFINEST: High-z
Far-Infrared Nebular Emission Studies” using ALMA data (including archival data). The
successful candidate will spend 100% of their time for this project in collaboration withProfessor Inoue at the Waseda University (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 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 purposeof 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_r02_inoue_en.pdf
The successful candidate will be employed by NAOJ, and will be stationed at Waseda
University. In case the PI of the project (Professor Inoue) moves to another university or
institute, the successful candidate is expected to accompany the PI. However, if such anarrangement is deemed difficult by the new university/institute, the successful candidate will
be relocated to 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 of employment is until March 31, 2025, including the probation periodof 6 months. The starting date is October 1, 2023 or later, as soon as reasonably possible
after the job offer has been accepted. If the successful candidate had been employed by theNational Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS, which is an executive institute that managesNAOJ) within 6 months retroactively from the starting date, the term will be set so that thetotal 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 aResearcher (Part-time Contract Employee) for a total of five or more years is not eligible toapply for this position.
Submission:
The documents should be prepared in English and converted to PDF (max 10MB per email)and send them to the submission e-mail address with a subject line “Application for ‘ALMA
HzFINEST: High-z Far-Infrared Nebular Emission STudies’”. 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 June 30, 2023, 15:00 (JST)Contacts:
Inquiries about application process
job11-pjt-researcher1_atmark_nao.ac.jp (replace _atmark_ with @)Inquiries about research project
akinoue_atmark_aoni.waseda.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 via the internet. The expense for the interview will not be covered byNAOJ.
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. Smoking is prohibited in general. The working hours and holidays will be inaccordance with Waseda University’s regulations:- Work days: 5 days per week (from Monday to Friday);- Work type: Discretionary work;- Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, New Year Holidays;- Paid Leave: shall be provided (annual paid leaves, maternity 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/gender-equality/enInformation 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