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Research for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope project

Details of research theme

【Individual Research】
Research in fields such as cosmology, structure formation in the universe, galaxy formation and evolution, and extrasolar planets, aiming to generate results with the Roman Space Telescope and to develop research for future missions.

 

【JAXA Project】
Conducting academic research and preliminary studies (before the launch) using Roman Space Telescope as well as the synergistic observations with Roman and the specific ground-based telescopes, namely Subaru Telescope (NAOJ) and the PRIME Telescope.
JAXA is promoting Japanese cooperation for NASA-led Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission. Roman, an infrared wide-field telescope aimed for launch in the latter half of 2026, to study the acceleration of cosmic expansion, structure formation in the universe, exploration of extrasolar planets through microlensing, and technological demonstration for direct imaging of exoplanets. Japan, through JAXA, is facilitating international collaboration, including contributions such as providing polarimetry optics and mask substraites, sharing data downlink by the ground stations, and coordinating synergistic observational with the unique Japanese ground-based telescopes.
Researchers in this project will advance related studies as members of the JAXA Roman Project team and contribute to the realization of the project's objectives. Specific tasks include participating in coronagraph technology demonstration observations and coordinating the related domestic activities, contributing to the testing (before the launch) and operations (after launch) of data downlink by the JAXA ground station, preparing and coordination of synergistic observations with ground-based telescopes, and contributing to the coordination of Roman scientific collaborations. Particularly, contribution to data downlink operations after the launch is deemed essential.

  

We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about engaging in astronomical and astrophysical research within large-scale international collaborations and who can responsibly contribute to these endeavors. We also expect candidates who demonstrate a willingness to develop research outcomes beyond individual projects, contributing to future large-scale international collaborations.

 

 

<Scope of change in work> None

(If there is a change beyond the work related to the above work content, the contract will be revised)

Required abilities， qualities， and experience

The following are desirable qualifications for applicants:

i) experience conducting research with the large data set of imaging or spectroscopy taken by satellite missions or by ground-based telescopes, or,

ii) experience conducting observational research using astronomical high-contrast instruments

 

The following are necessary qualifications for applicants:

iii) proficiency in software for advanced data processing and analysis necessary for astronomical research (regardless of specific types of software)

ⅳ) experience in research in astronomy/astrophysics

Ratios（Project Contribution）

50%

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

Successful candidates will belong to the ISAS Roman Project to promote the project as a team member under the supervision of professors in the team. The researcher is also expected to belong to the Devision of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics and the department that has basic experimental facilities.

 

The applicants are required to contact the potential supervisor prior to the application to discuss their research plan in detail.

Research supervisor/Prospective mentor

JAXA ISAS Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics  Professor Toru Yamada/Professor/Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics  Professsor Toru Yamada

Location

JAXA Sagamihara Campus 

 

<Scope of change> If the organization conducts telework regularly, the location; if the location of work changes due to organizational reorganization, the location determined by the organization

Department

JAXA ISAS Department 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

August 30(Fri), 2024 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, 2024.

Online Interview: Middle-October, 2024(Scheduled for October 16th)

* On the day of the event, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on your research plan and future career vision. Those who have passed the document screening will need 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 Space Astronomy and Astrophysics  Toru Yamada: yamada.toru*jaxa.jp

 

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

 

Please change * to @ above.

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