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Researches on geospace science by using the Arase (ERG) satellite and multi-point observations

Details of research theme

【Title of research theme】

Researches on geospace science by using the Arase (ERG) satellite and multi-point observations

 

Project researchers are expected to lead multi-point observations of geospace using the Arase (ERG) satellite. The following list suggests possible examples of research & development topics as well as scientific researches.
1) Participate in the satellite operation and plan and do coordinate observations, collaborating with the satellite operation team
2) Participate in the calibration and the data processing of the instrument teams and contribute to improving the quality of science data

Required abilities, qualities, and experience

Project researchers are required to contribute scientific data evaluation processes and are also expected to promote data analysis studies using ERG data in multi-point observations.
Experience of high-energy particle data analysis is highly welcomed.

Any restrictions/disadvantages for non-native Japanese speakers?

The staff scientists of ERG projects will collaborate with project researchers. The project researchers can use scientific datasets of Geotail, THEMIS, MMS as well as the data analysis computer facility.

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

The staff scientists of ERG projects will collaborate with project researchers. The project researchers can use scientific datasets of Geotail, THEMIS, MMS as well as the data analysis computer facility.

Research leader

Associate Professor, SHINOHARA Iku

Associate Professor, ASAMURA Kazushi

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

Arase (ERG) Mission Operation Team

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

・Progress of research skills in the space environment, space weather, and space plasma research (including calibration and evaluation techniques of mission instruments)
・Experience of participating in satellite operations and understanding of satellite system
・Presence in the research community as the center of the project

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;

 shinohara.iku*jaxa.jp

 

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

 

Please change * to @ above.

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