Required abilities， qualities， and experience

Strong background and experience in remote sensing or experimental study of planetary science are necessary. Experience in VIS-NIR spectroscopy or mass spectrometry is favorable. A candidate should have a background of either planetary science, atmospheric science, or space plasma physics.

Any restrictions/disadvantages for non-native Japanese speakers?

English or Japanese communication skill is indispensable.

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

The successful candidate is mentored and supported by staff at the Department of Solar System Sciences and is encouraged to collaborate with research staff in other departments at JAXA. We encourage him/her to join the team meeting and seminars. The team will provide the computing machinery necessary for the project and support travels for workshops and conferences.

Research leader

Specially-appointed Professor　KURAMOTO Kei

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

Department of Solar System Sciences

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

・Knowkedge and skills for data analysis in planetary atmospheric science and space plasma physics through developing data analysis algorithms.
・Able to learn the procedures for realizing scientific goals in major missions by participating in the observation planning.
・Opportunities to acqure skills for handling mass data in projects, by experiencing system designing for large-scale data processing.

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;

 usui .tomohiro*jaxa.jp

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

Please change * to @ above.