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Background of the recruitment and description of the project We are seeking candidates who will advance very-high-energy gamma-ray observational research with the Large-Sized Telescopes (LSTs) of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) and contribute to astrophysics, cosmic-ray physics, astroparticle physics, and multi-messenger astronomy. The successful candidates will also engage in the construction and operation of the LSTs. ※Scope of change: The faculty member may be reassigned, concurrently assigned, or transferred to another position. (In principle, such an order will not be issued against his/her will. For details, please refer to Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.) Work content and job description We are seeking candidates who will advance very-high-energy gamma-ray observational research with the Large-Sized Telescopes (LSTs) of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) and contribute to astrophysics, cosmic-ray physics, astroparticle physics, and multi-messenger astronomy. The successful candidates will also engage in the construction and operation of the LSTs. ※Scope of change: The faculty member may be reassigned, concurrently assigned, or transferred to another position. (In principle, such an order will not be issued against his/her will. For details, please refer to Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.) Work experience No previous experience in cosmic gamma-ray observation research is required, and applications are widely invited from relevant research fields. Insurance Employees' Health Insurance : You will be automatically enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT. Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace Second-hand smoke free environment: Smoking is prohibited throughout most of the Kashiwa campus of the University of Tokyo. However, there are designated smoking areas outside. Attached documents Other online application forms Please submit the following documents in either English or Japanese as PDF files (A4 size paper, 29.5cm x 21cm or similar) attached to an e-mail. Applicants should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the e-mail address below. Once the application documents are received, we will send a confirmation e-mail to the applicant. Applicants should verify they receive this confirmation after submission. 1.Curriculum vitae, 2.Summary of past research activities (up to 3 pages), 3.Publication list including a list of oral presentations at conferences and workshops. Please include copies of the applicant’s most important publications (up to three papers) and clearly mark these in the publication list, 4.Possible start date, 5.Research plan (up to 3 pages), and 6.Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence etc. against students ※For 6, please download the form from the following URL https://proself.icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/public/HvC0AA1Pw0RAQ5sBKyGPoMKkCGlya7_QHnpOqIP9F_iq 7.Letters of reference or recommendation (2 letters). Interested applicants should send applications to the following address by the due date: application_at_icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp (please replace _at_ with @) with the subject line “ICRR2026-08”. Selection Applicants will be screened on the basis of their application materials and candidates will be invited for interviews. Notification of result Candidates will be contacted with information concerning the interview process.
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