Required abilities， qualities， and experience
(1) The applicant is expected to have a research background in solar system science, especially solar wind and planetary plasma physics.
(2) It is preferable to have experience in data analysis obtained by an instrument onboard a spacecraft.
(3) Is able to actively engage in discussions with other researchers in the international science community.
Ratios（Project Contribution）
50%
Research environment after arriving at one’s post.
Go Murakami, JAXA BepiColombo Project Scientist, will be the main supervisor. Other researchers participating in BepiColombo and/or other planetary missions at ISAS can also support according to the research theme.
The appointee will be provided the opportunity to be actively involved in an on-going planetary science mission and access the latest science results of Mio and MPO in interplanetary cruise.
The appointee will be able discuss and connect with researchers in the BepiColombo science community by participating in symposiums and workshops.
Research supervisor/Prospective mentor
JAXA ISAS Department of Solar System Sciences Professor Hiroyuki Ogawa/ Assistant Professor Go Murakami
Department
JAXA ISAS Department of Solar System Sciences
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 25(Fri), 2023 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, 2023.
Online Interview: Early-October, 2023(time will be specified individually)
* On the day of the event, you will be given a 10-minute presentation on your research plan and future career vision.
Those who have passed the document screening will be required 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 Department of Solar System Sciences Hiroyuki Ogawa: ogawa.hiroyuki*jaxa.jp
■For general inquiries
JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp
Please change * to @ above.