Recruitment Info for Assistant Professor (Female Only) at Department of Astronomy, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

1 Job title and Number of persons

One position of Assistant Professor (Female Only)

2 Starting date

As early as possible after decision is made

3 Term of employment

Non fixed-term

4 Probation period

6 months from the date of employment

5 Place of work

Department of Astronomy, Graduate School of Science (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), or Institute of Astronomy, School of Science (2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo)

(Scope of Change) The faculty member will be assigned to the place designated by the University (In principle, the faculty member will not be reassigned or transferred against his/her will. (For details, please refer to Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.)

6 Contents of work duties

Research in astronomy, undergraduate and graduate education. We are seeking a candidate who can enthusiastically contribute to graduate and undergraduate education in collaboration with faculty members from the Department of Astronomy or the Institute of Astronomy, and who is capable of leading world-class research in observational or theoretical astronomy.

(Scope of Change) May order reassignment, dual assignment, or secondment. (In principle, the faculty member will not be reassigned or transferred against his/her will. (For details, please refer to Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.)

7 Working hours

Discretionary work system for professional work applies and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.

8 Days off and Leave

Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)

Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.

9 Wages, etc.

Basic Salary will be decided taking your academic background, professional career, etc., under the annual salary system.

Commuting allowance (up to 55,000 per month if the payment conditions are satisfied), and other allowances decided by the University.

10 Insurance

You will be enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and Employment Insurance by being provided for in the law.

11 Qualification requirements

１）Holders of a doctoral degree, or those expected to obtain one by the time of appointment

12 Documents to be submitted

１）Resume. Use The University of Tokyo Standard Resume Format that can be downloaded at https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html

２）List of Research Achievements: Please categorize peer-reviewed papers into those where you are the first author (or lead author) and those where you are a co-author. Additionally, create a separate list of your major papers (up to three) and include their DOIs. Other items may include review articles, books, invited presentations at international conferences, awards, and records of external funding acquired.

３）Summary of Research Achievements to Date

４）Research Plan and Educational Goals Upon Appointment

５）The names and email addresses of at least two individuals who can provide a reference for the applicant

13 Submission method

Please compile the above application documents into a single PDF file and either attach it to an email with the subject line “Application for Assistant Professor Position (Female) in UTokyo Astronomy” or send an email containing a download link to the address below. If you do not receive the confirmation email within three business days after uploading, please send an inquiry to us.

e-mail address: jokyo_woman_koubo2026@astron.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

14 Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by 2026 May 31. After screening of documents, interviews will be conducted for successful applicants. Please note that we will contact only those selected for an interview. Please include your email address in your application, as we may use email to communicate with you.

15 Inquiry desk

Prof. Tomonori Totani (Department Chair)

Department of Astronomy, School of Science, the University of Tokyo

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JAPAN

Email: jokyo_woman_koubo2026@astron.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

16 Name of Recruiter

The University of Tokyo

17 State of working measures to avoid passive smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university.

We have smoking areas outdoors.

18 Others

• In accordance with Article 8 of the Act on Equal Employment Opportunity for Men and Women (Special Provisions Regarding Measures for Female Workers), this recruitment is limited to female applicants as a measure to actively address the current situation where the proportion of female faculty members is significantly low.
• During the period of employment, sharing controlled technology to you may be prohibited by FEFTA and it may become difficult to achieve your job as a faculty or a staff member of the University if you are under the control of a foreign government, corporation or university by contract, or under the control of a foreign government by economic interests. In such a case, you need to keep the contract or interests within the range that does not incur such restrictions.
• Personal information received through this application process will not be used for any other purposes.
• Applications from women are encouraged as per "Declaration of Gender Equality Acceleration" of the University of Tokyo.
• Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence etc. against students will be required in the selection process.