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Subaru Telescope, NAOJ operates the Subaru Telescope, an optical-infrared telescope at the 4,200 m (13,460 ft.) summit of Maunakea on the island of Hawaii, for open use observations. Subaru Telescope operates the facility adaptive optics system, AO188 with Laser Guide Star (LGS) system, and also carry out observational research on exoplanets using SCExAO (Subaru Coronagraphic Extreme-AO), an instrument for high-contrast imaging. In addition, Subaru Telescope is active in the research and development for its future instrumentation, in particular the system of next generation adaptive optics system using a deformable secondary mirror. We are seeking an assistant professor who will play a central role in a) scientific operation, maintenance, and upgrade of existing instruments, in particular the current adaptive optics system; b) planning and developing a next generation adaptive optics system for Subaru Telescope. More specific information on the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position are described here.

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 of 65.  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.

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 future instruments.

e) Your e-mail address

f) Two (2) reference letters. Reference letters should be directly sent to the email address for the application submission shown in 9 a) by the application deadline.

a) Send all materials by E-MAIL to: apply-hawaii-assis20160331_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)

b) 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 @)

a) Format of materials

1. Convert each application document to a PDF file and attach each to your e-mail.
2. Make PDF files with appropriate resolution so that they won't be too large (file size: up to 10MB).

b) You will receive an acknowledgement of your submitted application. If you do not receive this within a couple of days, please send an e-mail to:
apply-hawaii-assis20160331_AT_nao.ac.jp (replace _AT_ with @)

a) This Assistant Professor is employed by NAOJ as an annual-salary based staff.

b) The NAOJ Advisory Committee will make the final decision for the appointment.

c) NAOJ complies with Japanese Equal Opportunity Employment Law and strives for the realization of a society with equal participation by both men and women. For details, see http://open-info.nao.ac.jp/danjokyodo/ (Japanese only).