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- Assistant Professor, Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) -
December 5, 2013
Assistant Professor, Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
1. | Job Title: Assistant Professor |
2. | Division and Location: Subaru Telescope (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) 650 North A'ohoku Place Hilo, HI 96720, U.S.A. |
3. | Area of Expertise: Astronomy and/or related fields |
4. | Job Description: The operation of the Subaru Telescope (NAOJ) currently focuses on open-use observations as well as maintains high-level of scientific outputs from this telescope. We are seeking an assistant professor who will play a central role in a) executing preventive maintenance and necessary upgrade of existing instruments; b) commissioning newly developed instruments toward their regular operations; c) developing and promoting a future instrument plan for Subaru Telescope. For more specific information on the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position, please see below. |
5. | Term of Appointment: The starting date is ASAP after the offer and acceptance of the position, which could continue until NAOJ's mandatory retirement age. A review for continuation of the appointment will occur before the beginning of the sixth year, and the review may result in a request that you transfer to another position within NAOJ. |
6. | Minimum Educational Requirement: Ph.D. or its equivalent |
7. | Required Application Materials:
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8. | Application Deadline: All materials must be received by no later than January 15, 2014 (Japan Time; UT + 9 hours) |
9. | Details of the Application Procedure
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10. | Processing of Application
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Duties, Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Benefits
1. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The position of the Assistant Professor with the Subaru Telescope, NAOJ is based in Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.A. Primary duties and responsibilities of the incumbent is 1) to maintain and operate scientific instruments that the Subaru Telescope is equipped with; 2) to develop and promote a future instrument plan for Subaru Telescope to sustain during the era of The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT).
Details are summarized as follows:
- - As Deputy Chief of Instrument Division supporting Division Chief from scientific point view, plays central roles in smooth operation and necessary upgrades of scientific instruments, and leads commissioning of newly developed instruments to start regular operation
- - In order to maintain high-level of scientific competitiveness of Subaru Telescope with limited resources, formulates and promotes a strategic plan of future scientific instruments for Subaru Telescope, including decommission of instruments currently under operation, from a broader scientific perspective
In addition to the duties and responsibilities, the incumbent supports the daily operation of the telescope system and also is expected to be active in his/her own research activities using the Subaru Telescope. Note that the duties and responsibilities mentioned above could be reconsidered about 5 years later, depending on needs at the Subaru Telescope as well as his/her capability.
2. Qualifications: Demonstrable experiences and knowledge in the field of instrumentation development and/or operation (not limited to ground-based telescopes, but also space telescopes and large experimental facilities). In addition, broad knowledge of astronomy and related scientific fields that is required to develop a future plan of instruments for Subaru Telescope. Abilities to supervise a group of approximately ten (10) people. Abilities to interact and communicate effectively with engineering as well as scientific staffs hired locally as well as those sent from Japan. Leadership skills in multicultural work environment.
3. Benefits: Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Benefits, including relocation cost support, are determined by the NAOJ rules.