Project Assistant Professor (Multi-Messenger Astronomy and/or Galactic Archeology), Division of Science, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) aims to promote the development of astronomy, astrophysics, and the related fields of science. The Division of Science (DoS) has been conducting interdisciplinary research that transcends the boundaries of fields such as theoretical astronomy, multi-wavelength observations, and multi-messenger astronomy, with the goal of expanding the horizons of astronomical knowledge and achieving world-leading astronomical results.

The DoS aims to strategically develop new fields of growth in natural science for further advancement of astronomy. The DoS has identified multi-messenger astronomy and galactic archeology as one of its primary areas of focus. The DoS seeks a talented individual who can address the aforementioned topics in multi-messenger astronomy and/or galactic archeology and provide scientific advice on future plans for astronomy research in Japan. These topics also include time-domain astronomy and origin of elements. We are looking for a theoretical and/or observational astronomer who can fully utilize NAOJ facilities (e.g., CfCA, Subaru, ALMA, KAGRA), collaborate with research groups and researchers at the DoS and NAOJ projects, and foster collaboration with research groups and researchers in domestic/international universities and institutes. The successful candidate will promote theoretical and/or observational research on multi-messenger astronomy and/or galactic archeology and participate in group activities at the DoS.