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NAOJ Postdoctoral Researcher Stationed at University of Yamanashi
Job Summary
Kofu, Yamanashi
Japan
Job Description
The NAOJ (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) ALMA Project invites applications for a Project Researcher (equivalent to postdoctoral researcher) for ALMA Joint Scientific Research Program to conduct the research project “Unlocking Titan's Atmospheric Secrets: A Comprehensive Search for Biotic Molecules Precursors” using ALMA data (including archival data). The successful candidate will spend 100% of their time for this project in collaboration with Associate Professor Takahiro Iino at University of Yamanashi (Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan). The successful candidate is required (1) to publish one first-author paper per year, and (2) to submit one ALMA proposal per year. The successful candidate may supervise students for the purpose of carrying out this project.
(Scope of possible changes)No changes
Compensation and Benefits
Social insurance, such as national health insurance, will be covered. Bonus and retirement allowances are not provided. The working hours and holidays will be in accordance with Yamanashi University’s regulations:
- Work days: 5 days per week (from Monday to Friday);
- Work type: Discretionary work;
- Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Summer Holidays (August 14 - August 16), New Year Holidays (December 29 - January 3),
- Paid Leave: shall be provided (annual paid leave),
- Special Leave: shall be provided (bereavement leave, wellness leave, etc.),
This position is a full time position. The fellow will receive a monthly salary of 350,000 JPY plus compensation for commuting expenses up to 150,000 JPY each month.
Application Details
https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/contents/careers/jobs/job-20260515-alma-en.pdf