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Mars science: Algorithm/pipeline development of remote sensing data for MMX

Details of research theme

MMX will observe the Martian atmosphere's circulation and escape during the 3-year stay at quasi-satellite orbits of Phobos and Deimos. A successful candidate will be a core member of the observations and lead the MMX’s Mars atmospheric science. He/She will contribute to the development of algorithms that extract 1) the atmospheric physical parameters from a large volume of remote sensing images obtained by the MMX’s visible and infrared spectrometers, and 2) flux parameters from the mass spectrometer. These algorithms will be tested using the existing Mars data obtained by previous missions. The team encourages them to develop a useful data pipeline and to propose observation plans in close collaboration with the MMX science team.

【JAXA Project】
MMX and Mars Ice Mapper

Required abilities，qualities， and experience

Strong background and experience in remote sensing or experimental study of planetary science are necessary. Experience in VIS-NIR spectroscopy or mass spectrometry is favorable. A candidate should have a background of either planetary science, atmospheric science, or space plasma physics.

Ratios（Project Contribution）

50%

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

The successful candidate is mentored and supported by staff at the Department of Solar System Sciences and is encouraged to collaborate with research staff in other departments at JAXA. We encourage him/her to join the team meeting and seminars. The team will provide the computing machinery necessary for the project and support travels for workshops and conferences.

Research supervisor/Prospective mentor

Professor,Tomohiro Usui/Specially Appointed Professor, Kei Kuramoto

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

Department of Solar System Sciences

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 Department of Solar System Sciences:usui.tomohiro*jaxa.jp

 

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

 

Please change * to @ above.

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