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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.

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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:
a) Curriculum vitae
b) List of publications
c) Summary of past research activities as they relate to astronomical research, research and development (R&D), and the operation of the telescope and its instrumentation.
d) Plan that includes not only an individual research plan but also addresses your perspective on your leadership role in maintenance and upgrade of instruments as well as development of a future instrument plan.
e) Your e-mail address
f) Names and e-mail addresses of two (2) referees (reference letters should be sent from referees to the e-mail address shown in 9 a).)
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
a) Send all materials by E-MAIL to:
apply-hawaii-assis20140115_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)
b) Format of materials

1) Convert each application document to a PDF file and attach each to your e-mail. Do not make a single file that includes all of the documents; and, do not use a compressed or zipped file.

2) Please pay attention to the size of your PDF files. Total size of your e-mail should be less than approximately 10 MB.

c) Address questions about the position and/or application to:
Professor Nobuo Arimoto, Director, Subaru Telescope (NAOJ)
650 North A'ohoku Place, Hilo, HI 96720, U.S.A.
arimoto_AT_naoj.org (replace _AT_ with @)
10. Processing of Application

a) You will receive an acknowledgement of your submitted application within three working days. If you do not receive this within three working days, please send an e-mail to: apply-hawaii-assis20140115_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @). Please note that NAOJ is closed from December 28, 2013 to January 5, 2014, so that all the application received during this period will have an acknowledgement after January 5, 2014.

b) The NAOJ Board of Operations will make the final decision for the appointment. NAOJ complies with Japanese Equal Opportunity Employment Law and strives for the realization of a society with equal participation by both men and women.




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.








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