Description du poste
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明 The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) promotes cutting-edge astronomy through the construction and operation of large-scale facilities and the development of advanced instruments. The NAOJ Gravitational Wave Science Project (GWSP) develops gravitational-wave astronomy and contributes to the construction, operation, commissioning, and upgrade of KAGRA, a 3-km-scale cryogenic gravitational-wave telescope located underground in Kamioka, Gifu, Japan, in collaboration with the Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR), The University of Tokyo, and the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK).The GWSP also develops key technologies for future KAGRA upgrades and next-generation ground- and spacebased
gravitational-wave detectors. 仕事内容・職務内容 We invite applications for an associate professor position in GWSP. The successful candidate is expected to:
1.lead KAGRA's Auxiliary Optics Group and oversee the development and enhancement of KAGRA's auxiliary optical systems. As the highest-priority task in preparation for the fifth observing run (O5), the candidate will lead the upgrade of the Output Mode Cleaner (OMC) and its implementation in KAGRA, including the development of its vibration-isolation platform, in close collaboration with the Vibration Isolation Group;
2.advance the development of foundational technologies—such as optical systems, sensors, vibration isolation, and control systems—for future upgrades of KAGRA, as well as for next-generation ground-based and space-based gravitational-wave detectors;
3.support the management of KAGRA and GWSP from a technical perspective and promote collaboration among relevant groups and institutions. The successful candidate will also hold a concurrent appointment with NAOJ's Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to facilitate efficient collaboration with ATC engineers in the development of the OMC, while also extending gravitational-wave technologies such as sensors, optics, vibration isolation, and control to other fields and practical applications. In particular, the candidate will promote applications of inertial sensors to space missions in collaboration with the Space Innovation Center (SIC). Through O5, approximately 80% of the candidate's effort is expected to be devoted to GWSP and 20% to ATC. The primary work location is Mitaka.The candidate will also contribute to activities in the broader NAOJ community, and to the development of the next generation of researchers and engineers, including PhD students. (Scope of possible changes) Research and teaching activities designated by NINS / NAOJ 配属部署 Existing departments Gravitational Wave Science Project (GWSP) 職種 Associate Professor 研究分野 Natural Science - Astronomy Others - Others Physics, Engineering, or Instrumentation