JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) at ALMA Project, National AstronomicalObservatory of Japan (NAOJ)
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) announces a vacancy for an Associate
Professor (Senior Lecturer) position to lead activities related to the ALMA science data processing
at the East Asia ALMA Regional Center (EA-ARC) in NAOJ ALMA Project in collaboration
with international partners of ALMA.
1. Job Title: Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer), one position
2. Division and Location: NAOJ ALMA Project, NAOJ, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8588, Japan
3. Area of Expertise: Radio Astronomy, and Interferometry
4. Job Description:
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has been playing a leading role atthe forefront of global astronomical research. ALMA is the largest (sub)mm-wave on-groundtelescope and has been producing ground-breaking science since it became operative in 2011.
In order to keep its high scientific productivity, ALMA will be upgraded towards addressing
the updated scientific goals identified in the ALMA Development Roadmap.
We invite applications for one associate professor (Senior Lecturer) who is based in Mitaka, at
NAOJ Headquarters, and whose primary mission is to deliver high-quality data for scientificresearch to the astronomical community now and into the future. The successful candidate will
be expected to:(1) Supervise the activities conducted in individual teams on software development for data
reduction and analysis (pipeline for single-dish, CASA for single-dish), quality assurance forobserving performance, and data archiving at the EA-ARC, while maintaining coordination
among the teams;(2) Lead one of these teams: single-dish pipeline, single-dish CASA, or data quality
assurance to ensure observing performance; and(3) Contribute to the international planning on data processing and archive systems to handle
large data volumes expected from the future observing capabilities of ALMA.
The tasks include formulating scientific requirements and testing for new software, datacalibration and imaging, and investigating various data issues and reduction methods for thecurrent and for the future of increased data volumes. The successful candidate will work closelywith the NAOJ ALMA Computing Team that performs software development involving actualcoding, and maintenance of computer servers and related systems.
To fulfill these responsibilities, basic knowledge of radio telescopes and interferometry, andexperience in analyzing and verifying astronomical data obtained with radio telescopes arerequired. English proficiency is also necessary since the successful candidate will work in
English-speaking teams at the EA-ARC and also in collaboration with the ALMA partners inChile, Europe, North America, Taiwan and Korea.

5. Terms of Appointment:
The successful candidate is expected to start the job as early as reasonably possible after
accepting the job offer. The term of employment will continue up to the end of the Japanese
academic year, in which the post-holder reaches NAOJ's mandatory retirement age of 65. The
hired candidate will undergo a six-month probationary period upon commencement ofemployment.
6. Qualification Requirements:(1) Minimum Educational Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent in astronomy or related fields;(2) To have expertise in radio astronomy and radio interferometry;(3) To have good communication skills and sufficient English language proficiency to join, discuss andcollaborate in English-speaking teams;(4) Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a team with diverse
cultural background will be considered important assets for this position.
7. Required Application Materials: (*To be prepared in English)(1) Cover letter;(2) Curriculum vitae;(3) Publications list (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers. SPIE can be included in refereedpapers);(4) Summary of your past activities related to the duties for this position;(5) Your commitment and plan to fulfill the duties;(6) Names, affiliations, and contact information of two persons who can provide reference
information on the applicant;(7) Your address (e-mail and phone) for prompt contact and the email address of your current
supervisor or line manager; and(8) One or more reference letters. Reference letters should be written by faculty/staff with tenured
positions. Please ask your references to upload their letters directly using the URL indicated in 9.1.(2)before the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the letters are submitted
before the application deadline.
8. Closing Date for Application: 2024-05-07, 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:
URL: https://forms.office.com/r/sWXpEQpkUx(2) After you submit registration form, you will receive an email showing the URLs for(a) uploading your application documents, and(b) for 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 (7) above) via the URL(2)(a).These files must be in PDF format (max 50MB each, 100MB in total, at most 10 files).
9.2 Contracts:(1) If you have any question related to the job description, contact;
E-mail address: misato.fukagawa_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Misato Fukagawa, NAOJ ALMA Project Manager, NAOJ
Subject of e-mail: “Question on JD of Senior Lecturer in NAOJ ALMA Project”(2) If you have any question related to the other items, contact,
E-mail address: job03-seniorlecturer_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Subject of e-mail: “Question on Application for Senior Lecturer in NAOJ ALMA Project”
10. Notes for Applications:(1) Candidates selected in the final short list may be interviewed by the selection committee either
via the internet or face-to-face. The expense for the interview will not be covered by NAOJ.
(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 Discretionary Labor System for Professional Workshall be applied.(standard work hours: 38.75 hrs/week, from 8:30 to 17:15 with an hourintermission)(2) Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, New Year holidays (December
29th to January 3rd), Annual paid leave, Summer holidays, Bereavement leave, etc.
(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,and other allowances will be paid to employees who meet the conditions outlined in
the NINS regulations. An amount equivalent to the year-end allowance and diligence
allowance will be included in the annual salary.
• Salary Increment: Once a year in accordance with the performance review• Retirement Allowance: Provided• Travel and relocation: Eligible employees will be provided with a relocation travel
package to NAOJ, subject to the travel regulations of NINS (details must be arranged
with the administration office).
12. Miscellaneous• The NAOJ Advisory Committee for Research and Management will make the final
decision for the appointment.
• 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.
• Policy for Equal Employment Opportunity: Abiding by the Equal Employment
Opportunity Act for Men and Women, NAOJ is committed to realizing a society withgender equality. If two candidates are deemed equal in their performance evaluation,
NAOJ will take positive action to employ women. For details, see
https://www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/gender-equality/en/• If you have taken a leave(s) for maternity, childcare, and family care, please indicate it inyour curriculum vitae. We will take it into account when assessing your performance.
• Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.

•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)