[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has a position open for Professor who will lead the NAOJ Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Project in Japan.

[Job Description]
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has been playing a key role in the forefront of astronomical research worldwide, as demonstrated in the construction and operation of large-scale astronomical facilities such as the Subaru Telescope, ALMA, and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) in the effort to promote cutting-edge astronomy utilizing these advanced telescopes. Having successful experience in the Subaru Telescope, NAOJ plays a vital role in executing the TMT Project to build the extremely large optical and infrared telescope with a 30-meter primary mirror on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi, through an international partnership. TMT is expected to provide astronomers in the world observational opportunities with greater telescope capabilities in 2030s and beyond, leveraged by the Subaru Telescope which offers a set of unique capabilities, including the ability to conduct wide-field surveys. The TMT Project is steadily working toward the construction and operation, bringing the partners’ expertise and experiences to address challenges and impacts on timetables. The NAOJ TMT Project is responsible for essential components of the telescope: the production of the telescope structure and its control system; the manufacturing of the primary mirror; and the production of the science instruments.

[Work content and job description]
We invite applications for a professor position to lead the technical aspects of the essential components of the telescope system. A successful candidate for this position is in charge of the management including coordination, negotiations, and discussions with domestic and international contractors, and with the international partners, the management, and engineers of the TMT International Observatory (TIO). The successful candidate is required to manage the technical team which consists of a number of engineers and researchers. The responsibilities of the position include continued demonstration of leadership and outstanding performance in research and engineering activities, besides promoting collaborations among NAOJ scientists and engineers to stimulate the productivity of science and development by making the best use of NAOJ's strengths. Fostering early-career scientists, engineers or technicians including PhD students, is also required to prepare them to develop competence and skills required for the nextgeneration telescope.

After successful experiences in the project management on technical development in Mitaka, the successful candidate is expected to play active roles in the TMT Project and TIO management either in Hilo, Hawaiʻi or in Pasadena, California.

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

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
181-8585 Tokyo 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka
Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Project, NAOJ, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
The work location would be either of Hilo, Hawaiʻi or Pasadena, California, in the United States of America in the future.
(Scope of possible changes) Location designated by NINS / NAOJ

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