Required abilities,qualities, and experience
A basic math and physics background is required. In addition, the ability to compile reports is essential to facilitate collaboration in the project. It is desirable to have one of the following experiences.
A) Experience of observation and data analysis in some regions from visible to infrared wavelength by satellite or ground telescope
B) Experience in developing astronomical observation equipment
C) Experimental physics project experience
Ratios(Project Contribution)
50%
Research environment after arriving at one’s post.
The JASMINE project is being promoted with ISAS, NAOJ, and universities in Japan and overseas. In this research, the applicant will proceed with research and development in collaboration with researchers at ISAS. Also, depending on the research theme, the applicant will proceed with a joint investigation with researchers in NAOJ. Essential equipment and experimental equipment for carrying out this research are also in place.
Research supervisor/Prospective mentor
Associate Professor,Hirokazu Kataza/Associate professor,Hirokazu Kataza Assistant Professor,Naoki Isobe Assistant Professor,Takehiko Wada
Location
Sagamihara Campus
Department
Depart of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
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 Space Astronomy and Astrophysics:kataza*ir.isas.jaxa.jp
■For general inquiries
JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp
Please change * to @ above.