JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- Project Research Fellow on Annual Salary System (Exoplanetary Atmosphere, Dr. Fujii'sgroup)(Division of Science) –1. Job Title: Project Research Staff (Postdoctoral Fellow), one position
2. Division and Location: Division of Science, NAOJ, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
3. Area of Expertise: astronomy, planetary science, and/or related fields
4. Job Description:
The Division of Science was established in April 2019 as a new division of NAOJ. It aims todevelop new fields of growth in natural sciences for further advancement of astronomy byleveraging strategies. We invite applications for one project research staff (postdoctoral fellow)
position associated with characterization of exoplanets. A successful candidate is expected towork on modeling of evolution of rocky planets taking account of the diversity in the initialand boundary conditions of planetary systems, and/or to develop the strategies to characterize
rocky exoplanets through multi-wavelength observations as a member of the group of Dr. Yuka
Fujii. Expertise in planetary processes that affect surface environment, such as atmosphericescape and the interaction with the interior is welcomed.
The responsibilities of this position include continuously demonstrating outstanding
performance in innovative/international research activities, and developing collaborations
among NAOJ scientists and students. It is also encouraged to utilize the NAOJ's large-scaleastronomical facilities such as Subaru telescope, future TMT, and NAOJ’s computer resources
such as ATERUI II.
5. Term of Appointment:(1) The successful candidate is expected to start the job as early as reasonably possible after
accepting the job offer.
(2) The term of employment will be three 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. Any researcher

who has been employed as a NAOJ Project Research Fellow for a total of five or more years
is not eligible to apply for this position.
6. Minimum Educational Requirement:
The applicant must have a PhD degree or is expected to have it by the starting date.

7. Closing Date for Application: 17:00, November 20, 2020 (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. A link to a list created via ADS or Google Scholar is preferable.),(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 your references to upload the letters directly to the NAOJ job application system
shown in 10 before the deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the letters arrive
before the application deadline. All reference letters should be written by faculty/staff withtenured positions, and reference letters from different countries are preferable.
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 forthe interview will not be covered by NAOJ.
10. How to Submit an Application:
Applicants are required to apply via the NAOJ job application system on the web:https://jobregister.nao.ac.jp/Please fill out the form on the web and upload the documents specified on the application form.
Applicants should obtain applicant ID and reference IDs in advance. Reference letters should
be uploaded by persons who have written the letter for you directly, following the instruction
shown on the application form. The application documents should be converted to PDF (max50MB each, 100MB in total).
11. Contacts: If you have any questions related to the job description, contact;
E-mail: yuka.fujii_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Dr. Yuka Fujii, Division of Science, NAOJ
If you have any question related to the job application system or other items, contact,
E-mail address: JobRegister-contact-10_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Subject of e-mail: “Question on Project Research Staff of Division of Science (Dr. Fujii’sGroup), NAOJ”
12. Remarks
・The project research staff will be employed under an annual salary system. The salary will

be equivalent to that of NAOJ Project Research Fellow or a national university assistantprofessor (paid monthly in 12 equal payments). Commuting expenses (up to 55,000 JPY permonth) 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).
・Project research staffs 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 will takepositive action to employ women. For details, see
https://www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/gender-equality/(currently in Japanese only)
・Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.
・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.