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
JAXA ISAS Depart of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics Associate Professor Issei Yamamura/Associate Professor Issei Yamamura
Location
JAXA Sagamihara Campus
<Scope of change> If the organization conducts telework regularly, the location; if the location of work changes due to organizational reorganization, the location determined by the organization
Department
JAXA ISAS 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
August 30(Fri), 2024 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 September, 2024.
Online Interview: Middle-October, 2024(Scheduled for October 16th)
* On the day of the event, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on your research plan and future career vision. Those who have passed the document screening will need to send the above presentation materials (PDF) by the interview date.
* 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 Issei Yamamura: yamamura.issei*jaxa.jp
■For general inquiries
JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp
Please change * to @ above.