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.

Any restrictions/disadvantages for non-native Japanese speakers?

A conversational level of English or Japanese is sufficient to conduct/supervise the research activities. Routine project meetings are basically carried out in Japanese, therefore, support and follow-up will be provided when necessary.

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

MURAKAMI Go, JAXA BepiColombo Project Scientist, will be the main supervisor. Other researchers participating in BepiColombo and/or other planetary missions at ISAS can also supervise according to the research theme.

Research leader

Assistant Professor MURAKAMI Go

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

BepiColombo Project

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

・Knowledge and skills in observing and operating planetary exploration, processing and analyzing data, and leading international joint missions.
・Opportunities and experiences in international cooperation through communicating with ESA and overseas researchers by attending international conferences.
・Abilities and experiences in leading future planetary exploration.

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;

 ogawa.hiroyuki*jaxa.jp

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

Please change * to @ above.