JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- Project Assistant Professor, Division of Science (Prof. Nomura’s group), National
Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) –1. Job Title: Project Assistant Professor, one position
2. Division and Location: Division of Science, NAOJ, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8588, Japan
3. Area of Expertise: astronomy and/or related fields
4. Job Description:
The Division of Science (DS) was established in April 2019 as a new division of NAOJ. It
aims to develop new fields of growth in natural sciences for further advancement of astronomyby leveraging strategies.
We invite applications for a project assistant professor who will conduct research on
chemical evolution in the regions of protoplanetary disks to exoplanetary atmospheres as amember of the group of Professor Hideko Nomura in NAOJ DS. A successful candidate is
expected to work on modelling chemical evolution in protoplanetary disks, taking into accountice chemistry, and/or diagnosing chemistry in protoplanetary disks through molecular line
observations by ALMA. This project aims to investigate habitability from a point of diversity
in elemental abundances of planets obtained in their formation process in protoplanetarydisks, whose metallicities have variety through evolution of our Galaxy. It directs towardpredicting chemical composition of atmospheres of exoplanets orbiting around host stars invarious ages observable in the future missions. The successful candidate is also expected toplay a leading role in this project by utilizing NAOJ's large-scale astronomical facilities, suchas Subaru telescope, ALMA and ATERUI II. The responsibilities of this position requirecontinuously

demonstrating

leadershipandoutstanding

performanceininnovative/international research activities, and also fostering collaborations among NAOJ
scientists and PhD students to stimulate productivity of science in NAOJ DS.
5. Term of Appointment:(1) A successful candidate may start the job as early as reasonably possible after accepting thejob offer.
(2) The term of employment will be five years after the appointment starts. If the successful
candidate had been employed as an NINS employee after April 1, 2013, the term will be
set so that the total accumulated period of employment does not exceed ten years.

6. Minimum Educational Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent
7. Closing Date for Application: 17:00, October 18, 2019 (Japan Standard Time)
8. Required Application Materials: (*To be prepared in English)(1) A curriculum vitae,(2) A list of publications (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers with number of citations
by ADS),(3) A summary of past research activities,(4) Outline of research plans,(5) Anticipated start date of the job appointment,(6) Two or more reference letters.
Please ask the reference persons to send the letter as an e-mail attachment to thesubmission address shown in 10. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the lettersarrive before the application deadline (all reference letters should be written by
faculty/staff with tenured positions, and no more than one reference letter will be
accepted from the same country).
9. Selection Process: Qualified candidates who will proceed into the final selection may beinterviewed by the selection committee either via the internet or in person. The expense
for the interview will not be covered by NAOJ.
10. How to Submit an Application:
Please convert the application documents 8.(1)-(5) to separate PDF files (make PDF files
with appropriate resolution so that they won’t be too large [file size: up to 10 MB]), andsend them via e-mail to;<apply-dos-proassisprof20191018_AT_nao.ac.jp> (replace _AT_ with @)The reference letters 8.(6) should also be converted into a PDF file and sent directly fromthe reference person to the e-mail address shown hereabove, by the closing date.
When the application documents are received, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to theapplicant. If you do not receive the confirmation from NAOJ within 3 working days, pleasecontact the person in charge shown in 11.

11. Contacts: If you have any questions, contact;
E-mail: apply-dos-proassisprof20191018_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Professor Hideko Nomura, Division of Science, NAOJ
12. Remarks
・The project assistant professor will be employed under an annual salary system, and will
receive a salary proportionate to the pay grades of a national university assistant professor(paid monthly in 12 equal payments). Commuting expenses (up to 55,000 JPY per month)
will be provided. Bonus and retirement allowances are not provided.
・Eligible for enrollment in social insurance.
・Travel and relocation costs to NAOJ will be covered, subject to the travel regulations ofNINS (details must be arranged with the administration office).
・Annual research funds equivalent to those of a tenured assistant professor will be allocated.
・Project assistant professors are eligible to apply for the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKENHI).
・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
http://openinfo.nao.ac.jp/danjokyodo/