Project Research Fellow (NAOJ Chile Fellow)

Job Summary

Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
Department
NAOJ Chile
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
5 Years
Could the duration be extended?
No
Work Arrangement
In-Person

Job Description

  1. Job Description
    1. The fellow is expected to spend 100% of time on one's own research and is expected to spend more than half for joint research in close collaboration with the University of Chile. In addition to a desk in the NAOJ Chile office, a shared office will be provided on the premise of the Department of Astronomy, the University of Chile, in Cerro Calan.
    2. Based on one’s own ideas, the fellow develops research activities in observational astronomy or closely related fields. After spending a certain period in Chile and fulfilling the eligibility conditions defined by Chilean Society of Astronomy (https://sochias.cl/tiempo-de-observacion/reglas-de-eligibilidad/ ), the fellow can apply to Chilean observation time, except for ALMA and ASTE. The time of ALMA, ASTE, and telescopes outside Chile should be applied as a researcher belonging to NAOJ.
    3. It is recommended that efforts be made to expand research exchanges between Japan and Chile by collaborating with researchers in Chile and taking advantage of their complementary strengths. Examples include multi-wavelength astronomy research using VLT and Gemini telescopes, programs linking ALMA's EA and Chilean times, and analysis of data obtained by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
    4. In addition, it is expected that the fellow will transfer the knowledge gained in Chile to input the future planning of NAOJ.

Compensation and Benefits

Currency
389
Included Benefits
  1. A research grant of 1,000,000 JPY is provided annually.
  2. NINS Regulations of Employment for Employees on Annual Salary System shall be applied to this position.
  3. Travel expenses will be paid in the event of a relocation deemed necessary for arrival and when changing the place of work to NAOJ Chile.
  4. The fellow is eligible to apply for the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grants.
  5. Abiding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act for Men and Women, NAOJ is committed to the realization of a society with gender equality. If two candidates are deemed equal in their performance evaluation, NAOJ will take positive action to employ women. For further information about NAOJ's efforts to achieve gender equal society, please refer to the link below:

https://www2.nao.ac.jp/~open-info/gender-equality/en

NINS implements the program to support staff members (young researchers) who received educational loans (scholarships) from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) and are now repaying them. For details, see

https://www.nins.jp/about/folder7/dairihenkan.html

  1. Smoking is prohibited on premises excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.
  2. Information submitted in your application documents will not be used for any purposes other than the selection process and for contacting you with necessary notices in connection with the selection. Once the selection process is completed, we will securely dispose of all application documents and personal information, except for those submitted by the successful candidate.
  3. For members of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Chile, please refer to the following URL.

https://www.das.uchile.cl/web_en/das_int_academicos.html

Compensation Notes
  • Salary: 350,000 JPY per month + Allowances (see below).
  • Allowance for working in Japan: Commuting allowance (up to 150,000 JPY per month) will be paid when the requirements based on the NINS regulations are met.
  • Allowances for working in Chile: There is a basic allowance, a spouse companion allowance, a child education allowance, providing leased housing, and a vacation return system. In April 2026, the basic allowance would be approximately 450,000 JPY per month, adjusted by the USD/JPY exchange rate.

Application Details

Application Instructions
Please make sure to visit the following link for details.
https://www.nao.ac.jp/contents/job-vacancy/job-20260622-chile.pdf
Publication Start Date
2026 Jul 01
Application Deadline
2026 Sep 01

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