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Astrophysical research based on AKARI’s large volume infrared observation data

Details of research theme

The infrared astronomical satellite AKARI has executed an all-sky survey and thousands of pointed observations in infrared wavelengths from 2006 to 2010. The research associate is expected to reconstruct either the mid-infrared all-sky image maps or the near-infrared spectroscopy catalogue with the latest data processing technology, and then perform intensive scientific research based on the produced data. Experts on AKARI's instruments, operation, and data processing at ISAS will support the research associate, making ISAS as an unique environment for such research activity . The researcher will gain extensive skills and expertise on data analysis of space missions.

Required abilities,qualities, and experience

We expect that the candidates have knowledges and experiences in observational astrophysics as well as basic skills on data analysis and programming. We welcome researcher who can lead the activity by himself/herself.

Ratios(Project Contribution)

50%

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

We have a set of computer facilities dedicated for AKARI data processing / analysis. The activity will be supervised by the research leader and supported by members of ISAS' infrared astrophysics group and related universities.

Research supervisor/Prospective mentor

Associate Professor,Issei Yamamura/Associate Professor,Issei Yamamura

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

Depart of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics

Employment

3 years

 

・Contract of employment will be concluded each fiscal year.
・Applicants will not be hired as a permanent employee after the term of service.
・Employment period may be extended up to 3 years for the longest, in consideration of research evaluation every fiscal year.

Closing Date

December 10th(FRI), 2021  17:00(JST)

* Closing Date is mandatory.

* Please note that you are not able to pre-apply during 1a.m.~5a.m.(JST) on the third Thursday of each month due to regular system maintenance. Thank you for avoiding the certain time.

Selection Schedule

The result of the first selection will be announced by the end of December 2021.

Online Interview: Mid-January, 2022(time will be specified individually)

* Schedule is subject to change.

Attached document

 Please check the JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate Recruitment page "Required Documents" of ISAS carefully before applying.

  

"FORM 2 Letter of Recommendation" (in PDF)

 

Letter of Recommendation must be attached by the applicant or sent by the recommender by email ( "isas-hrtask*ml.jaxa.jp". Please change * to @)

If you do not send a Letter of Recommendation, your application will be invalid.

Contact information

Please enter "JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate Recruitment" in the subject line and send.

Please refrain from making inquiries other than those related to recruitment.

 

■For specific inquiries about the research theme;

 ISAS Depart of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics:yamamura.issei*jaxa.jp

 

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

 

Please change * to @ above.

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