JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Associate Professor, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) announces a vacancy for an
Associate Professor position to serve as Project Scientist at the NAOJ ALMA Project to leadthe NAOJ ALMA Science team, and to provide scientific input for the operations, maintenanceand development of ALMA, at the same time that performs excellent research with ALMA andother cutting-edge facilities.
1. Job Title: Associate Professor, 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:

NAOJ has been playing a key role in the forefront of astronomical research worldwide,
as demonstrated in the construction and operation of large-scale astronomical facilities suchas Subaru Telescope, ALMA, and TMT (Thirty-Meter Telescope) as well as in thedevelopment of space-based instruments. 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.
NAOJ invites applications for one Associate Professor who is based in Mitaka, at NAOJ
Headquarters, and who will serve as the NAOJ ALMA Project Scientist. ALMA continues
to deepen our knowledge in a wide range of scientific fields, namely: 1) Cosmology and thehigh redshift universe; 2) Galaxies and the galactic nuclei; 3) ISM, star formation andastrochemistry; 4) Circumstellar disks, exoplanets and the solar system; and, 5) Stellar
evolution and the Sun. The successful candidate is expected to actively and vigorously
perform their own excellent scientific research with ALMA and other cutting-edge facilities,
and to promote science collaboration with ALMA in NAOJ and in the East Asia Community.
The candidate is expected to lead research in any of the ALMA science fields and pioneer
novel research, with great potential for multiwavelength astronomy. Mentoring young
scientists including PhD students and Post-Doctoral researchers is also expected as part of
the responsibility.
Apart from scientific research, the successful candidate is expected to: 1) promotecollaboration in the EA ALMA Community and the use of ALMA by a wide range ofscientists, including those with a background different from radio astronomy; 2) ensure that
ALMA operations, maintenance and development plans are in line with ALMA ScienceRequirements; 3) plan and conduct activities to collect and summarize science demands inEast Asia, and to support Development Projects and Studies to make them scientificallyattractive; and 4) to promote and plan the synergy of ALMA with other current and future
astronomical facilities.
As the key central figure for ALMA Science at NAOJ, the successful candidate isexpected to be the major interface with the ALMA and regional Science Advisory
Committees (ASAC/EASAC/JSAC). Strong scientific leadership to lead groups andinfluence research communities, and good communication skills to establish and to maintain
good relationship with JAO and North American and European Executive partners arenecessary.
5. Terms of Appointment:

The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as reasonably possible after thejob offer has been accepted. The term of the contract is up to the end of the Japanese
academic year in which the faculty reaches NAOJ's mandatory retirement age of 65.
Probation period: six months.
6. Qualifications:(1) Minimum Educational Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent in astronomy or related fields;(2) To have an outstanding scientific record, but also to have a wide view and interest in
various fields of astronomy and related disciplines.
(3) To have deep expertise in radio astronomy and radio interferometry;(4) To have good communication skills and good English proficiency to clearly convey
Japan’s position in discussions at Face-to-Face and remote meetings, and to join, discussand collaborate in English speaking teams;(5) Strong interpersonal communication skills and 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. Any other language will not

be accepted)(1) A cover letter;(2) A curriculum vitae;(3) Publications list (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers. SPIE can be included inrefereed papers);(4) A summary of your past research activities including international collaborations;(5) Your commitment and plan to fulfill the duties (including your research plan as needed);(6) Your address (e-mail and phone) for prompt contact and the email address of yourcurrent supervisor or line manager; and(7) Five or more reference letters. Reference letters should be written by faculty/staff withtenured positions. Reference letters from multiple countries are preferred. Please ask yourreferences to upload their letters directly using the URL indicated in 9.(1) before theapplication deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the letters are submitted
before the application deadline.
8. Application Deadline: 2022-06-24, 12:00 (noon) (Japan Standard Time)
9. Submission:(1) Applicants are required to apply via the NAOJ Nextcloud on the web. Please access theapplication form at the following URL:

https://forms.office.com/r/zD89HVWZ1A
After you submit the initial form, you will receive an email showing the URLs for (a) uploading
your application documents, and (b) for your reference letters. Once you get the URL for yourapplication documents, please upload the files corresponding to the documents (1) through (6)stated in 7. These files must be in PDF format (max 50MB each, 100MB in total, at most 10files). The file name of application documents should be stated applicants name, applied projectand position.
Please ask your references to upload their letters via the URL you receive for this purpose.
(2) If you have any question related to the job description, contact;
E-mail address: Alvaro.Gonzalez_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Alvaro Gonzalez, NAOJ ALMA Project Manager, NAOJ
Subject of e-mail: “Question on JD of Project Scientist of NAOJ ALMA Project”
If you have any question related to the other items, contact,
E-mail address: apply-ALMA-assocprof20220624_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)Subject of e-mail: “Question on Project Scientist of NAOJ ALMA Project”
10. Labor Conditions:(1) Work Type and Work Hours:
The Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work shall be applied.
(Standard work hours: 38.75 hrs/week, from 8:30 to 17:15 with an hour intermission)(2) Holidays:
Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, New Year holidays (December 29th - January3rd), Annual paid leave, Summer holidays, Bereavement leave, etc.
(3) Social Insurances:
MEXT Mutual Aid Association (health insurance), Employees' Pension Insurance,Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance(4) Remuneration:
・Salary: The amount of an annual salary shall be determined based on the school career andjob experiences in accordance with the NINS regulations (NINS, or the National Institutesof Natural Sciences, is an executive institute that manages NAOJ). The payment will bemade monthly in 12 equivalents.
・Allowances: Dependent allowance, residential allowance, commutation allowance, and theother allowances will be paid when the requirements based on the NINS regulations areall filled. The equivalent of the term-end allowance and the diligence allowance shall beincluded in the annual salary.
・Salary Increase: Once a year in accordance with the performance evaluation
・Retirement Allowance: Shall be paid
・Travel and relocation costs to NAOJ will be covered, subject to the travel regulations of NINS
(details must be arranged with the administration office).
11. Remarks:

・Candidates selected in the final short list may be interviewed by the selection committee either via theinternet or face-to-face. The expense for the interview will not be covered by NAOJ.

・If the selection committee deems that there is no qualified candidate for this position, it is possible noone will be selected.
・NINS Employee Regulations shall be applied to this position.
・Smoking is prohibited on the premises excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.
・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 take positive
action to employ women.
- If you have taken a leave(s) such as for maternity, childcare, and/or family care, pleaseindicate it in your curriculum vitae. We will consider it when assessing your performance.
For further information about NAOJ's efforts to achieve gender equal society, see
https://www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/gender-equality/en/

・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.
12. Name of recruiterInter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Institutes of Natural Sciences(NINS), National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)