[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Mizusawa VLBI Observatory of TheNational Astronomical Observatory ofJ apan(NAOJ)has been playing a key role in promoting radio astronomy through VLBI arrays such as VERA (VLBI Exploration of Radio Astrometry), KaVA (KVN and VERA Array), EAVN (East Asian VLBI Network), and EHT (Event Horizon Telescope). During the current mid-term period (2022—2028), Mizusawa VLBI observatory is actively engaged in the operation of EAVN and related VLBI facilities, while also conducting cuttingedge research using VLBI in collaboration with both domestic and international astronomy community.
Concurrently, together with SKA1 promotion group, established as a sub-project within the observatory, we are formulating a strategic vision to further advance global VLBI through international collaboration.

We invite applicationsfor an Associate Professor position at the Mizusawa VLBI observatory to lead the future plan development. The successful candidate will collaborate with astronomy community to develop the future plan of radio interferometry including global VLBI and will actively promote these initiatives. Candidates must possess profound knowledge and experience in international collaboration of radio astronomy as well as track-record of astronomy research relevant to radio interferometry. The job description of the successful candidate is expected as follows, though details are subject to the candidate’s experience and expertise:

[Work content and job description]
1) future planning andR&D (approximately 65% FTE)
The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison to broad astronomy communities engaged in future radio interferometry projects and will play a leading role in developing strategic plans for future radio astronomy including global VLBI. This will involve:
- Analyzing domestic and global trends in radio and broader astronomy
- Strengthening domestic and international collaborations
- Development of future plan and conducting R&D studies aligned with the plan
- Contributing to resource acquisition, taking into account the status of NAOJ and broader astronomical communities.
Additionally, the successful candidate will support the observatory’s management, including the operation and enhancement of VLBI arrays operated by the Mizusawa VLBI Observatory, working closely with observatory staffs and researchers in the VLBI community.

2) Individual research (about 25% FTE)
The candidate will conduct cutting-edge research based on his/her own research interest by utilizing radio interferometry.

3) Contribution to education and other committee works(approximately 10% FTE)
The candidate will also contribute to the broader mission ofNAOJ through committeeworks and public outreach activities. Additionally, he/she will engage in graduate school education at SOKENDAI, delivering lectures and supervising graduate students.

(Scope of possible changes) Research and Teaching Activities designated by NINS / NAOJ

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
181-8588 Tokyo 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka-shi
(Scope of possible changes) Location designated by NINS / NAOJ

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)