Professor (female), National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (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 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 a research center for advanced technology development to support these important astronomical programs, the Astronomical Data Center (ADC) as an archive center for utilizing the astronomical data produced by these facilities and programs, and the Public Relations Center (PRC) as a center for outreach to public.

Work content and job description
We invite applications from female researchers for a professor position at the NAOJ. A successful candidate for this position is expected to lead a project or conduct science research related to large-scale astronomical facilities or space astronomy programs of NAOJ, to lead development programs at ATC or ADC, or to lead public outreach activities at PRC. The successful candidate is expected to explore new possibilities in astronomy and to take an initiative in promoting scientific activities that make impact on relevant research fields as well. Responsibilities of this position require continuously demonstrating leadership and outstanding performance in the project/center activities and fostering collaborations among NAOJ scientists and engineers to stimulate productivity of science and development by making the best use of NAOJ’s strengths. Fostering young scientists and 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

Description
To have sufficient English language proficiency to take part in scientific/technical discussions in face-to-face meetings, video conferences, and teleconferences.

Various systems
Pay increase system :
Once a year in accordance with the performance review

Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance :
MEXT Mutual Aid Association (health insurance)

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on the premises, excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.

Attached documents
Other online application forms
Required Application Materials: (*To be prepared in English)
(1) Cover letter;
(2) Curriculum vitae;
(3) Publications list (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers with number of citations from ADS);
(4) Summary of your past activities related to this position;
(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) Your address (e-mail and phone) for prompt contact and the email address of your current supervisor or line manager; and
(7) Three 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 [How to Submit an Application] before the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the letters are submitted before the application deadline.

Selection
(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 this position, this announcement may be closed without any selections