NAOJ Project Research Fellow 2016

from Tetsuya Watanabe

Website: www.nao.ac.jp/en/job-vacancy.html

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) is inviting applications for the position of project research fellow. General terms are described first, followed by job specifications from individual projects.

1. Project research fellow is a full-time position (38h45min working hours/week) employed under the scheme of the annual salary system of NINS. For the number of vacancies, see the announcements from individual projects given below.

2. The application may be sent to multiple projects; in such a case the applicant must indicate the order of preference. The final recommendation of candidates from the projects will be adjusted so that every candidate is recommended by a single project.

3. For the research fields see the specifications below.

4. The fellow is expected to spend up to 50 % of his/her time to jobs requested by the project he/she belongs to. For details, see the specifications below.

5. (1) The term starts at 1 April 2016 or later.
(2) The term is for three years, subject to annual review. If the applicant had been the project research fellow of NAOJ before, then the term will be set shorter than three years so that their total period of employment at NAOJ does not exceed five years.

6. The applicant must have a PhD degree in astronomy or related fields as of 31 March 2016, or is expected to have it by 30 September 2016.

7. The application documents (either in Japanese or in English) must include
(1) a curriculum vitae,
(2) a summary of research activities in the past,
(3) a list of publications (Separate refereed and non-refereed papers. For co-authored papers, list all the names of authors.),
(4) PDF copy of three major publications, and
(5) an outline of research plans.
In addition, the applicant should arrange one or two letters of recommendation, to be sent from the persons recommending the applicant. The names of the persons should be identified in the application cover letter. If each individual project suggests some specifications, please follow them.

8. The application documents and the recommendation letter must be received by 12:00 JST (03:00 UT), 16 November 2015, unless specified otherwise below.

9. The email addresses for the application and inquiries are given under individual projects.

10. When the application documents are received, a confirmation mail will be sent to the applicant. If you do not receive the confirmation within two working days, please notify the inquiry address.

11 (1) The fellow will receive a monthly salary of 350,000 JYE plus compensation for commuting expenses, and annual research funds of 500,000 JYE. The travel and relocation costs to NAOJ will be covered, subject to the travel regulations of NINS (the details have to be arranged with the administration office).

NAOJ is promoting equal opportunities for women in the workplace.

Announcements from Individual Projects
(In the email addresses below, replace <AT> with the @-sign.)

* Solar Observatory

1. Number of vacancies: one

2. Office location: Mitaka, Tokyo

3, 4. The Solar Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is conducting solar synoptic observations in visible and near-infrared wavelengths using the Solar Flare Telescope etc. In addition, we are working on the planning of future synoptic and flagship ground-based optical instruments for the observations of the Sun. The fellow is expected to contribute to the operation of the instrument and the analysis and management of the obtained data, and also to the development of new instruments and software, besides his/her own research work.

9. Application and reference letter(s) should be sent to: jinji<AT>solar.mtk.nao.ac.jp

For inquiries, please contact
Dr. Yoichiro Hanaoka
Solar Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8588, Japan
e-mail: hanaoka<AT>solar.mtk.nao.ac.jp

* Hinode Science Project

1. Number of vacancies: one

2. (2) Office location: Mitaka, Tokyo

3, 4. Successful applicant is expected to actively promote observational solar physics using the data obtained by the Hinode satellite (hinode.nao.ac.jp/index_e.shtml), collaborating with other space experiments and ground-based facilities, such as CLASP (Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha SpectroPolarimeter, hinode.nao.ac.jp/CLASP/) and IRIS (Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph), and/or theoretical researches related to those areas noted above. He or she is also expected to participate in the Hinode scientific operation, serving as a chief observer (and/or chief planner) a few times per year.

9. (1) Application and reference letter(s) should be sent to: watanabe.tetsuya<AT>nao.ac.jp.
(2) For inquiries, please contact
Prof. Tetsuya Watanabe
Hinode Science Project, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8588, Japan
e-mail: watanabe.tetsuya<AT>nao.ac.jp

* SOLAR-C Project Office

1. Number of vacancies: one

2.(2) Office Location: Mitaka, Tokyo

3., 4. The SOLAR-C Project Office is executing the research and development activity for the future space solar physics mission in cooperation with ISAS/JAXA.
(1) Research Topics in association with the SOLAR-C project: hinode.nao.ac.jp/SOLAR-C/index_e.html (the research and development of the SOLAR-C science payload, research on the methodology to derive magnetic fields from expected polarimetric data, the development of a model to extrapolate coronal magnetic fields from photospheric and chromospheric magnetic fields, and research to develop models for interpreting the SOLAR-C observations)
(2) Research Topics on the sounding rocket experiment CLASP (Chromospheric Lyman-Alpha Spectro-Polarimeter): hinode.nao.ac.jp/KakenS/index_e.shtml (the research and development of the CLASP science payload)
The research fellow is expected to participate in the Hinode science operation to a collaborative study with the Hinode Science Project.

9. (1) Application and reference letter(s) should be sent to: hirohisa.hara<AT>nao.ac.jp
(2) For inquiries, please contact
Dr. Hirohisa Hara
SOLAR-C Project Office, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8588, Japan
e-mail: hirohisa.hara<AT>nao.ac.jp