Required abilities， qualities， and experience

Ability to understand fundamental requirements from science mission, knowledge of spacecraft system and operation, and experiences in deep space missions.

Any restrictions/disadvantages for non-native Japanese speakers?

Communications in English is welcome.

Research environment after arriving at one’s post.

The research will be done under the lead of researchers in ISAS Department of Solar System Sciences, as well as the collaboration with other research staffs, such as MMX and DESTINY+ Project members, in JAXA.

Research leader

Associate Professor　IWATA Takahiro

Location

Sagamihara Campus

Department

Department of Solar System Science

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

Able to acquire knowledge and skills on the process of deriving mission and system requirements, system and operation design, and observation planning for scientific instruments on deep space exploration missions.
Through discussions and experiences such as coordination, the applicants are able to gain relationships of trust with the science, operation, and data analysis communities in Japan and overseas.
Through these experiences, the applicants can expect the ability to create future missions in addition to participating in domestic and overseas projects.

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;

 iwata.takahiro*jaxa.jp

■For general inquiries

JAXA HR Office: jaxacareer*jaxa.jp

Please change * to @ above.