JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT-Associate Professor, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) -NAOJ invites applications from female researchers for associate professor position as follows:

1. Job Title/Position: Associate Professor (female), one or two positions
2. Division and Location: To be decided after selection(Scope of possible changes) Place designated by NINS / NAOJ
3. Area of Expertise: Astronomy and/or related fields
4. Job Description:
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has been playing a key role in theforefront of astronomical research worldwide, as demonstrated in the construction and operation oflarge-scale astronomical facilities such as Subaru Telescope, ALMA, supercomputers for
astrophysical simulations, and TMT (Thirty-Meter Telescope) as well as in the development of
space-based instruments, in the effort to promote cutting-edge astronomy utilizing these advanced
telescopes. NAOJ has the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) as the research center for advanced
technology development to support these important astronomical programs, the Astronomical Data
Center (ADC) as the archive center for utilizing the astronomical data produced by these facilities andprograms, and the Public Relations Center (PRC) for public outreach activities.
We invite applications from female researchers for one or two associate professor positions at theNAOJ. The successful candidate for this position is expected to lead a project or science(s) related
to the large-scale astronomical facility or the space astronomical program(s), lead a development
program(s) at the ATC or the ADC, or promote public relations at the PRC. The successful candidate is
expected to explore new possibilities in astronomy and to take an initiative in promoting scientificactivities that make impact on relevant research fields as well. Responsibilities of this position requirecontinuously demonstrating leadership and outstanding performance in research activities, and also
fostering collaborations among NAOJ scientists and engineers to stimulate productivity of science anddevelopment by making the best use of NAOJ’s strengths. Fostering young scientists including
supervising students in PhD programs is also required as part of the responsibilities.
(Scope of possible changes) Research and Teaching Activities designated by NINS / NAOJ
5. Terms of Appointment:
The successful candidate should be able to start working at NAOJ as soon as reasonably possible afteraccepting the job offer. The term of the contract will continue up to the end of the Japanese academic
year in which the candidate reaches NAOJ's mandatory retirement age of 65. The hired candidate
will undergo a six-month probationary period upon commencement of employment.
6. Qualification Requirements:(1) Minimum education requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent; and(2) To have sufficient English language proficiency to take part in scientific/technicaldiscussions in face-to-face meetings, video conferences, and teleconferences.

7. Required Application Materials: (*To be prepared in English. Any other language will not beaccepted)(1) A cover letter,(2) A curriculum vitae,(3) Publications list (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers with number of citations from ADS),(4) A summary of applicant’s past research activities including international collaborations,(5) Your commitment and plan to fulfill the duties (including the project(s) or center(s) you
wish to be assigned to) with a detailed description of your research or development
activities,(6) Three or more reference letters. Reference letters should be written by faculty/staff withtenured positions. Please ask your references to upload their letters directly using the URL
indicated in 9.1 before the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuringthat the letters are submitted before the application deadline,(7) Your contact address (email and phone) and the email address of your current supervisor
or line manager.
8. Application Deadline:
2024-08-30, 12:00 (noon) (Japan Standard Time)
9. Application Instructions:9.1. How to Submit an Application:
Applicants are required to apply via the NAOJ Nextcloud on the web.
(1) Please access the following URL for registration:
https://forms.office.com/r/GeKV9q4mQC(2) After you submit the registration form, you will receive an email showing the URLs for(a) uploading your application documents and(b) your reference letters.
(3) Please ask your references to upload their letters via the URL shown in (2)(b).
(4) Please upload the application documents (from 7. (1) through (5), (7) above) via the URL(2)(a). These files must be in PDF format (max 50 MB each, 100 MB in total, at most 10files).
9.2. Contacts:(1) If you have any questions related to the job description and other items, contact;
E-mail: michitoshi.yoshida_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Attention to: Michitoshi Yoshida, Vice Director General, NAOJ
Subject: “Question on Female Associate Professor”(2) If you have any questions related to the other items, contact;

E-mail: job02-associateprof_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Subject: “Question on Female Associate Professor”
10. Notes for Application:(1) Candidates selected in the final shortlist may be interviewed by the selection committee
either in person or online. NAOJ will not cover any expenses associated with theinterview.
(2) If the selection committee determines that there are no qualified candidates for thisposition, this announcement may be closed without any selections.
11. Working Conditions:(1) Work Type and Work Hours:
The Japanese Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work shall be applied.
(Standard work hours: 38.75 hrs/week, from 8:30 to 17:15 (Japan Standard Time) with anhour intermission)(2) Holidays:
Saturdays and Sundays, Holidays set by NAOJ, New Year holidays (December 29th January 3rd), Annual paid leave (20 days: to be prorated for the first year), Refreshment
leave (3 days), Bereavement leave(3) Social Insurance: MEXT Mutual Aid Association (health insurance), Employees' Pension
Insurance, Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance(4) Remuneration:
Salary: Annual salary shall be determined based on professional knowledge, skills,
required education, and job experiences as per the NINS regulations (NINS, or theNational Institutes of Natural Sciences, is an upper-level organization that manages
NAOJ). Payments will be made monthly in 12 equal installments.
Allowances: Dependent allowance, residential allowance, commutation allowance, andother allowances will be paid to employees who meet the conditions outlined in the NINSregulations. An amount equivalent to the term end allowance and diligence allowance will
be included in the annual salary.
Salary Increment: Once a year in accordance with the performance evaluation
Retirement Allowance: Provided(5) Travel and relocation:

Eligible employees will be provided with a relocation travel package to NAOJ, subject tothe travel regulations of NINS (details must be arranged with the administration office).
12. Miscellaneous:(1) This position is subject to the NINS Employee Regulations. The annual salary schedule
indicated in Table (2) of the Research-Education Employee Base Annual Salary shall beapplied to this position.
(2) Policy for Equal Employment Opportunity: NAOJ is committed to diversity andinclusion in the workplace and strives to pay regard to advancing equality. To this end,
this open recruitment has made use of positive action in accordance with Article 8 of theEqual Employment Opportunity Act for Men and Women (Special Provisions Concerning
Measures for Female Workers). If you have taken a leave(s) for maternity, childcare, andfamily care, please indicate it in your curriculum vitae. We will take it into account whenassessing your performance. For details, see https://www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/genderequality/en/(3) Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.
(4) Information submitted in your application documents will not be used for any purpose
other than the selection process and for contacting you with necessary notices inconnection with the selection. Once the selection process is complete, we will securely
dispose of all application documents and personal information except those submitted by
the successful candidate.
13. Recruiting Institution:
Inter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Institutes of Natural Sciences(NINS), National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)