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GAPS: ultrasensitive observation of cosmic-ray antiparticles

Details of research theme

【Individual Research】
As a member of the GAPS collaboration, carry out science investigations in astroparticle physics, e.g., dark matter, cosmic-ray propagation, and solar modulation, but also consider future directions beyond the current GAPS program.
【JAXA Project】
In cooperation with GAPS members, carry out hardware and/or software development, contribute Antarctic balloon flight, and analyze the data to produce science results.
【Human resources development unique to ISAS 】
Research and development for GAPS in Japan are mainly led by ISAS staffs. ISAS has basic equipment, such as thermal and vacuum chambers, to carry out various tests required for balloon flight. ISAS has diverse personnel resources in science and engineering who are highly experienced in scientific balloon missions and Antarctic experiments. ISAS will make your research efficient and productive.
【Human resources we aim to develop in the future】
You can go through a project cycle such as system development, flight execution, and data analysis. Collaborating with international GAPS members as well as your possible stay in Antarctica will provide you valuable knowledge and experience. We expect you to enhance your good points through this project.

Required abilities，qualities， and experience

・Required: Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline. Ability to work cooperatively.
・Desired: Experience in hardware development. Basic proficiency in English.

Ratios（Project Contribution）

50％

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 supervisor/Prospective mentor

Associate Professor,Hideyuki Fuke/ Associate Professor,Hideyuki Fuke

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science

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

December 10th(FRI), 2021  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 December 2021.

Online Interview: Mid-January, 2022(time will be specified individually)

* 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 Interdisciplinary Space Science:fuke.hideyuki*jaxa.jp

 

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

 

Please change * to @ above.

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