Required abilities， qualities， and experience
Required: Ph.D. or equivalent degree, in physics or a related discipline. Ability to work cooperatively.
Desired: Experience in hardware development. Basic proficiency in English.
Any restrictions/disadvantages for non-native Japanese speakers?
Communications with GAPS members, especially in the US and Italy, are made in English. GAPS members in JAXA, the US, Italy, and elsewhere will mentor you in English.
Research environment after arriving at one’s post.
Basic needs for your research, such as desk space and a PC, will be supplied.
Presentations at academic meetings will be encouraged.
If approved, you can participate in the payload integration in the US and flight operations in Antarctica.
Research leader
Associate Professor FUKE Hideyuki
Location
Sagamihara Campus
Department
Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science
Abilities， qualifications， and experience expected to be obtained at the end of the term
・Able to go through a project cycle such as system development, flight execution, and data analysis.
・Collaborating with international GAPS members as well as the applicants' possible stay in Antarctica will provide valuable knowledge and experience.
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;
fuke.hideyuki*jaxa.jp
■For general inquiries
JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp
Please change * to @ above.