The Division of Science aims to develop new fields of growth in natural sciences for further advancement of astronomy by leveraging strategies. We invite applications for a project research staff (postdoc) who will conduct researches in time-domain astronomy or related topics, mainly with Prof. Nozomu Tominaga, Dr. Tomoya Takiwaki, Dr. Takashi Moriya, and Dr. Maria Giovanna Dainotti at Division of Science. A successful candidate is expected to work on transient surveys and follow-ups with Subaru/Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC), analysis of data obtained with Subaru/HSC, and understanding transients in cooperation with multi-wavelength and multi-messenger observations and theoretical studies.
The successful candidate is expected to start the job as early as possible after the job offer has been accepted. The start date is negotiable. The term of employment will be three years after the appointment starts, including the probation period of six months.
Please visit the following link for more information regarding the position, required qualifications, and application materials.
https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/contents/job-vacancy/job-20210816-dos.pdf
The application deadline is September 30 (Thu), 2021, 12:00(noon) (JST).
For inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Nozomu Tominaga
Division of Science
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
nozomu.tominaga_AT_nao.ac.jp (Replace _AT_with @-sign.)
Subject of e-mail: “Question on Project Research Staff of Division of Science, NAOJ”