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Solar physics research: advancement with SOLAR-C and Hinode

Details of research theme

【Individual Research】
With observations from new space-borne and ground-based facilities and theoretical studies coordinated with Hinode, applicants are expected to advance research on solar physics and its related field. The research topics can be selected depending on applicants' interests and experiences but links to future SOLAR-C science shall be considered. Applicants are expected to take active roles in coordinating Hinode with new international space-borne and ground-based facilities, such as DKIST and Solar Orbiter, and with theoretical studies. For such coordinated activities, applicants are expected to make contributions to on-orbit scientific operations of Hinode.

 

【JAXA Project】
Applicants are required to contribute to the SOLAR-C project toward its further advancement. By participating in the development efforts of mission instrument technology relating to SOLAR-C and/or in the preparation of scientific operations and data processing, applicants are expected to contribute to studies relating to mission performance and evaluations to characterize the telescope hardware performance and to maximize scientific outputs. Through these studies, applicants will obtain abilities to lead scientific planning that allow applicants to expand their research with SOLAR-C.

 

【Human Resource Development Unique to ISAS 】
Applicants will experience almost all the phases of the mission, from the development of hardware (SOLAR-C) to on-orbit operations (Hinode). These activities help applicants to understand how to develop and operate satellites, to acquire knowledge of satellite and mission instruments, and to prepare for coordinating SOLAR-C with other observations and theoretical studies, which will lead to the development of young researchers with leadership in SOLAR-C scientific operations and research.

 

 

<Scope of change in work> None

(If there is a change beyond the work related to the above work content, the contract will be revised)

Required abilities， qualities， and experience

Research experiences and good knowledge of solar physics or a relevant research field are required for applicants. Research should contribute to further improvements in our knowledge of the Sun. Applicants are expected to promote their research based on observations, including Hinode, and have an incentive to expand their research more widely by newly coordinating various data with Hinode research. Moreover, those who have strong will to push next-generation space solar physics forward through the development of flight hardware and ground planning/processing are highly welcome.

Ratios（Project Contribution）

50%

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

The computers at ISAS allow researchers to access all the Hinode data online. For hardware development, it is possible to use various test facilities at ISAS as well as at NAOJ, a partner in the SOLAR-C development. Researchers will receive research support from the ISAS solar physics group (Department of Solar System Sciences, SOLAR-C Project) and the NAOJ group. Collaborative work with US and European team members for SOLAR-C and Hinode can be launched easily because both are international missions.

Research supervisor/Prospective mentor

Research supervisor:

JAXA ISAS SOLAR-C Project Team　Project Manager, Department of Solar System Sciences　Professor　Toshifumi SHIMIZU

Prospective mentor:

JAXA ISAS SOLAR-C Project Team　Project Manager, Department of Solar System Sciences　Professor　Toshifumi SHIMIZU,

JAXA ISAS Department of Solar System Sciences　Associate Professor　Taro SAKAO,

JAXA ISAS Department of Solar System Sciences　Associate Professor　Shin TORIUMI

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　SOLAR-C Project Team

 

Employment，benefits

*Before applying, please be sure to read the [JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate  (Institute of Space and Astronautical Science) Recruitment Page].

 

3years

・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.

・Annual Income
　Approximately JPY 5,900,000

　* May change due to the recommendation by the Natl. Personnel Authority.
・Benefits
　Commuting, Housing, Achievement, Year-end allowances.
・Research funding
　Researcher may receive research funding specific to such individual.(However, this depends on the budget.)

Closing Date

August 26(Wed), 2026 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 Middle-Late September, 2026.(Scheduled to be held around September 24th)

Online Interview: Middle-October, 2026.(Scheduled to be held around 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 SOLAR-C Project Team　Project Manager, Department of Solar System Sciences　Toshifumi SHIMIZU:  shimizu.toshifumi＊jaxa.jp

 

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

 

Please change * to @ above.