Required abilities， qualities， and experience

(1) Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the subsystem/system technologies that make up a nano or micro-satellite or spacecraft.
(2) Applicants should be able to communicate smoothly with domestic and foreign researchers and engineers to promote joint research.
(3) It is desirable for applicants to have experience in the design, development, evaluation, operation, and analysis of components (including satellite systems and onboard equipment), regardless of the research field.

Any restrictions/disadvantages for non-native Japanese speakers?

Many of the ongoing nano or micro-spacecraft missions involve international cooperation, and the ability to use English is an advantage in participating in these projects, so we would like to actively accept foreign nationals. The supervisor and the collaborating researchers routinely supervise foreign students and researchers in English, and there is no problem with their guidance.

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

The supervisor and the collaborating researchers in ISAS, who specialize in ultra-small spacecraft system technology, work together to provide guidance. When participating in an ongoing or planned deep space exploration missions, the research will be promoted under the supervisor's guidance and in close collaboration with relevant JAXA departments.
Most of the facilities necessary for the development of spacecraft are maintained by JAXA or its collaborating research institutes and can be used for the research.

Research leader

Professor, FUNASE Ryu

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science

Abilities， qualifications， and experience expected to be obtained at the end of the term

・By engaging in both research and development for actual missions, applicants will be able to learn specific ways of thinking and processes for applying their research results to space missions.
・While experiencing and learning the process of constructing systems deeper in collaboration with researchers and engineers in various fields (in a short period of time and with a broad perspective), applicant will be able to gain practical knowledge as a spacecraft system engineer.

Closing Date

November 23th(mon), 2020  17:00(JST)

* 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

Document screening: Late-November, 2020

Online Interview: Mid-December, 2020 (time will be specified individually)

* Schedule is subject to change.

Attached document

FORM 1 Research Plan
FORM 2 Research Achievements
FORM 3 Summary of Representative Thesis
FORM 4 Letter of Recommendation

*Letter of Recommendation must be attached by the person or sent by the recommender by email.

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

Contact information

■For specific inquiries about the research theme;

funase.ryu*jaxa.jp

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

Please change * to @ above.