Employment Opportunities

■ About internship in 2024
Applications for the 2024 internship have been closed.
Please apply for the next internship.
* Information on internships will be disclosed on the public website around April 1st of each year.

JAXA is looking for talented and motivated individuals who are willing to work at the frontline of Japanese space development, space science and aviation technology.

■Please check the following before applying.

・If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (the EU zone), please check “Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR” and submit it together with the other application documents by the deadline. ・Click here for FAQs about the recruitment of academic staff.
・The selection will be made by ISAS Advisory Council for Research and Management*.
*Click here for ISAS Advisory Council for Research and Management.
・During the selection process, additional documents may be required.
・All transportation and accommodation expenses required for selection will be borne by the applicants.
・Please check here for the handling when transferring from the other institutions, such as National University Corporation to a JAXA academic staff.

Position Available

Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Tenure-track system) at ISASNew!!

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline November 13, 2024 , noon (JST)
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Tenure-track system), Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (516KB)

JAXA is seeking for outstanding young researchers who participates in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote JAXA projects more effectively and efficiently.

Past Employment Opportunities

The following position openings are already closed. You can take a look at them as a reference.

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 6, 2024 , noon (JST)
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor
Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (286KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science(ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 6, 2024 , noon (JST)
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (261KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Associate Professor Position at the Institute of Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline August 5th, 2024, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor
Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (280KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline June 4th, 2024, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (221KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline June 4th, 2024, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor
Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (264KB)

Internship

JAXA offers an internship program for students with a strong interest in space aeronautics to have on-site job experience related to their major and their future careers.
This program does not relate to regular employment by JAXA.

FY2024 Internship Application Guidelines
Application Deadline April 30th, 2024, 17:00 JST
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines FY2024 Internship Application Guidelines (113KB)
Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/
Period of the Internship
FY2024 Internship Items to be assigned (217KB)
FY2024 Internship Acceptance Chart (131KB)
Application document JAXA Application Form (11.8KB)

Residents in EU should submit a "Consent Form for Handling Personal Information based on GDPR" by email or mail at the time of application.(24.6KB)

Reference MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (104KB)
Application Documents (177KB)
>Click here for frequently asked questions.

Internship program in JAXA refers to short-term work experience program, with maximum length of 10 workdays.
Please refer to the Student Acceptance System page if you are interested in long-term acceptance.

Announcement of Opportunity for an Associate Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline October 2nd, 2023, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor
Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (372KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline October 2nd, 2023, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor
Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (210KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline September 15th, 2023, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (164KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline July 31st, 2023, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor
Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (299KB)

Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Tenure-track system) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline May 15, 2023, noon (JST).
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Tenure-track system), Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (182KB)

Internship

JAXA offers an internship program for students with a strong interest in space aeronautics to have on-site job experience related to their major and their future careers.
This program does not relate to regular employment by JAXA.

FY2023 Internship Application Guidelines
Application Deadline April 24, 2023
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines FY2023 Internship Application Guidelines (184KB)
Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/
Period of the Internship
FY2023 Internship Items to be assigned (132KB)
FY2023 Internship Acceptance Chart (109KB)
Application document JAXA Application Form (12KB)

Residents in EU should submit a "Consent Form for Handling Personal Information based on GDPR" by email or mail at the time of application.(28KB)

Reference MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (104KB)
Application Documents (176KB)
>Click here for frequently asked questions.

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline December 27, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (200KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 7, 2022 , noon (JST)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor,
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (264KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Tenure-track system) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline October 21, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Tenure-track system), Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (188KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline August 15, 2022 , noon (JST)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor,
Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (240KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline July 4, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (238KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Tenure-track system) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor with a profile as described below. We widely encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline June 10, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Tenure-track system),
Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (251KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline June 6, 2022, noon (JST)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor,
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (244KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Associate Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline June 6, 2022, noon (JST)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (240KB)

JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate Recruitment 2022

JAXA is seeking for outstanding young researchers who participates in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote JAXA projects more effectively and efficiently.


* We are not currently recruiting for this position.

Internship

JAXA offers an internship program for students with a strong interest in space aeronautics to have on-site job experience related to their major and their future careers.
This program does not relate to regular employment by JAXA.

FY2022 Internship Application Guidelines
Application Deadline April 25, 2022
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines FY2022 Internship Application Guidelines (182KB)
Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/
Period of the Internship
2022 Internship Items to be assigned (216KB)
Application document JAXA Application Form (13KB)

Residents in EU should submit a "Consent Form for Handling Personal Information based on GDPR" by email or mail at the time of application.

Reference MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (120KB)
Application Documents (175KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline April 4, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (81KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Assistant Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline April 4, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (81KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline April 4, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (81KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Associate Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline January 27, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (81KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline January 27, 2022, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (81KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Associate Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 16, 2021, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (201KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for Professors or Associate Professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit Professors or Associate Professors with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 16, 2021, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
Professors or Associate Professors (Academic Staff), number of positions: 2,
Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (260KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Associate Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 16, 2021, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (249KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 16, 2021, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (249KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for an Associate Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an Associate Professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline September 15, 2021, 09:30AM(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (220KB)
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff),
Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (260KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for a Professor Position at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline September 15, 2021, 09:30AM(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (215KB)
One Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).
Application Guidelines Download (221KB)

Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Fixed-term Academic Staff) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few Specially Appointed Assistant Professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline July 2, 2021, 12:00(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (238KB)
One or Two Specially Appointed Assistant Professor(s) (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (331KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for Professor Positions at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a professor and an associate professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline July 2, 2021, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor (Academic Staff), One Associate Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science(ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (233KB)
One Assistant Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (183KB)

Announcement of Opportunity for Professor Positions at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit professors with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline January 22, 2021, noon (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (228KB)
One Associate Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (185KB)
One Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Application Guidelines Download (181KB)

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an associate professor with a profile as described below. We widely call for recommendations and encourage applications of qualified candidates.

Application Deadline November 2, 2020, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor, Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (180KB)
One Professor, Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (185KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (267KB)
One assistant Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (249KB)

Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Fixed-term Academic Staff) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few Specially Appointed Assistant Professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline June 1, 2020, 9:30(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (303KB)

Job Announcement for Professors at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit professors as described below.

Application Deadline June 1, 2020, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor, Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (337KB)
One Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (259KB)

Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Fixed-term Academic Staff) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few Specially Appointed Assistant Professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline May 15, 2020, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (158KB)

Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Fixed-term Academic Staff) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few Specially Appointed Assistant Professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline May 1, 2020, 9:30(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science
Application Guidelines Download (263KB)

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline January 15, 2020, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor, Department of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (179KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (177KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (142KB)

JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate Recruitment 2019

JAXA is seeking for outstanding young researchers who participates in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote JAXA projects more effectively and efficiently.


* We are not currently recruiting for this position.

Job Announcement for an Assistant Professor at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an assistant professor as described below.

Application Deadline November 1, 2019, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor, Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (105KB)

Job Announcement for an Associate (or Assistant) Professor at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an associate (or assistant) professor for the Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science, as described below.

Application Deadline October 15, 2019, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate or Assistant Professor (Academic Staff), Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science
Application Guidelines Download (146KB)

Job Announcement for a Professor at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a professor as described below.

Application Deadline June 3, 2019, 9:30(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (144KB)

Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Position (Fixed-term Academic Staff) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few Specially Appointed Assistant Professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline May 1, 2019, 9:30(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (224KB)
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science
Application Guidelines Download (221KB)
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (173KB)
One Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (222KB)

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline February 1, 2019, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (186KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (167KB)
One Assistant Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science
Application Guidelines Download (64KB)
One Professor, Department of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (177KB)

2018 Fall JAXA International Top Young Fellowship (ITYF)

JAXA offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space.

Application Deadline Not later than 17:00 PM (JST) / 8:00AM (UTC) on Tuesday, November 20, 2018
All application documents including reference letters must be submitted by the above date. (please keep in mind that last-minute applications will leave very short time for referees to prepare reference letters)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Click here
ISAS Website Click here

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline October 15, 2018, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor, Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (350KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (193KB)
One Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science
Application Guidelines Download (258KB)
One Professor, Department of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (282KB)
One Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (245KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (199KB)

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline July 2, 2018, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Assistant Professor, Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (147KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science
Application Guidelines Download (46KB)
One Associate Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (125KB)
One SpeciallyAppointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (47KB)
One SpeciallyAppointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (52KB)
One SpeciallyAppointed Assistant Professor (Fixed-term Academic Staff), Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Application Guidelines Download (165KB)

2018 Spring JAXA International Top Young Fellowship (ITYF)

JAXA offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space.

Application Deadline Not later than 17:00 PM (JST) / 8:00AM (UTC) on Thursday, May 31, 2018 All application documents including reference letters must be submitted by the above date. (please keep in mind that last-minute applications will leave very short time for referees to prepare reference letters)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
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Call for Applications: JAXA International Top Young Fellowship in 2017 Fall

JAXA offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space.

Application Deadline Not later than 17:00 PM (JST) / 8:00AM (UTC) on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 All application documents including reference letters must be submitted by the above date. (please keep in mind that last-minute applications will leave very short time for referees to prepare reference letters)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Click here
ISAS Website Click here

Job Announcement for Associate Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an associate professor as described below.

Application Deadline September 29, 2017, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Associate Professor, Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Application Guidelines Download (137KB)
(Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics)

JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate Recruitment 2018

JAXA is seeking for outstanding young researchers who participates in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote JAXA projects more effectively and efficiently.

Application Deadline September 26, 2017
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (184KB)
Theme List Download (110KB)
Application Form Download
Research Plan Download
Research Achievements Download
Summary of Representative Thesis Download
Letter of Recommendation Download

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit few professors at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) as described below.

Application Deadline June 30, 2017, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
One Professor, Dept. of Solar System Sciences
Application Guidelines Download (136KB)
Two Professors, Dept. of Space Flight Systems
Application Guidelines Download (107KB)
One Female Professor, Any of the 5 depts. of ISAS
Application Guidelines Download (148KB)

Call for Applications: JAXA International Top Young Fellowship in 2017

JAXA offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space.

Application Deadline Not later than 17:00 PM (JST) / 8:00AM (UTC) on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 All application documents including reference letters must be submitted by the above date. (please keep in mind that last-minute applications will leave very short time for referees to prepare reference letters)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Click here
ISAS Website Click here

Job Announcement for Assistant Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an assistant professor (academic staff) for the Department of Solar System Sciences, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), as described below.

Assistant Professor
Application Deadline November 30, 2016, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (36.8KB)

Call for Applications: JAXA International Top Young Fellowship in 2016

JAXA offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space.

Application Deadline Not later than 23:59 PM (Japan time) on Sunday, November 27, 2016
All application documents including reference letters must be submitted by the above date. (please keep in mind that last-minute applications will leave very short time for referees to prepare reference letters)
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Click here
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JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate Recruitment 2017

JAXA is seeking for outstanding young researchers who participates in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote JAXA projects more effectively and efficiently.

Application Deadline October 28, 2016
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (186KB)
Theme List Download (178KB)
Application Form Download
Research Plan Download
Research Achievements Download
Summary of Representative Thesis Download
Letter of Recommendation Download

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a professor at the Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, JAXA, as described below.

Professor
Application Deadline September 1, 2016, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (177KB)

Job Announcement for Associate Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an associate professor at the Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), as described below.

Associate Professor
Application Deadline September 1, 2016, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (175KB)

Job Announcement for Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit a professor (Academic Staff) at the Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), as described below.

Professor
Application Deadline April 15, 2016
Application Guidelines Download (45.4KB)

Job Announcement for Assistant Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an assistant professor (Academic Staff) for the Department of Space Flight Systems, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), as described below.

Assistant Professor
Application Deadline April 15, 2016
Application Guidelines Download (62.2KB)

Job Announcement for Associate Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an associate professor (Academic Staff) for the Department of Space Flight Systems, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), as described below.

Associate Professor
Application Deadline April 15, 2016
Application Guidelines Download (62.9KB)

Job Announcement for Associate Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

The Japan Aerospace Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seeking to recruit an associate professor (Academic Staff) for the Department of Spacecraft Engineering, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), as described below.

Associate Professor
Application Deadline April 15, 2016
Application Guidelines Download (45.4KB)

JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate recruitment 2016

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) calls for young researchers participation in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote the projects more effectively and efficiently.

Application Deadline November 13 , 2015
Application Guidelines Download (97KB)
Themes List Download (60KB)
Application form Download
Research Plan Download
List of Papers and Publications Download
Abstract of One Thesis Download
Letter of Recommendation Download

Call for Applications: JAXA International Top Young Fellowship in 2015

JAXA offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space.

Application Deadline 17:00(Japanese Standard Time), June 19, 2015
* All applications including letters of reference must be received by the due date.
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Job Announcement for Academic Staff(s) (full time, female and/or foreign nationality) at ISAS

JAXA considers diversity to be one of the crucial factors for sustaining vitality in its basic research environment, and thus seeks to recruit one or two full-time female and/or foreign-nationality Academic staff(s). Successful applicant(s) will work as an associate and/or assistant professor at Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Associate Professor
Application Deadline May 29, 2015
Application Guidelines Download (57KB)

Job Announcement for One Associate Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit an associate professor (Academic staff) at Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Associate Professor
Application Deadline March 31, 2015
Application Guidelines Download (48KB)

Job Announcement for One Professor Position at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit a professor (Academic staff) at Department of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Professor
Application Deadline December 15, 2014
Application Guidelines Download (93KB)

JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate recruitment 2015

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) calls for young researchers participation in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote the projects more effectively and efficiently.

Application Deadline October 31, 2014
Application Guidelines Download (85KB)
Themes List Download (45KB)
Application form Download
Research Plan Download
List of Papers and Publications Download
Abstract of One Thesis Download
Letter of Recommendation Download

Job Announcement for One Associate Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit an associate professor (Academic staff) at Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Application Deadline January 6, 2014
Application Guidelines Download (84KB)

Job Announcement for One Associate Professor Position (full time) at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit an associate professor (Academic staff) at Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Application Deadline January 6, 2014
Application Guidelines Download (84KB)

Call for Applications: JAXA International Top Young Fellowship in FY2013

JAXA offers scientists and engineers in aerospace an opportunity to conduct research into the scientific and technical aspects of space.

Application Period till August 31, 2013
* All applications must be received by the closing date.
On-line application is available at the following site.
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (83KB)
FAQ Click here

JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate recruitment 2014

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) calls for young researchers participation in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote the projects more effectively and efficiently.

Application Deadline September 27, 2013
Application Guidelines Download (85KB)
Themes List Download (65KB)
Application form Download
Research Plan Download
List of Papers and Publications Download
Abstract of One Thesis Download
Letter of Recommendation Download

Job Announcement for One Professor Position at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit a professor (Academic staff) at Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Application Deadline September 30, 2013
Application Guidelines Download (43KB)

Job Announcement for One Professor Position at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit a professor (Academic staff) at Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Application Deadline September 30, 2013
Application Guidelines Download (43KB)

Job Announcement for One Associate Professor or One Assistant Professor Position at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit an associate professor (Academic staff) or an assistant professor (Academic staff) at Department of Solar System Sciences, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Application Deadline September 30, 2013
Application Guidelines Download (46KB)

Job Announcement for One Assistant Professor Position at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit an assistant professor (Academic staff) at Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Application Deadline September 30, 2013
Application Guidelines Download (45KB)

Job Announcement for One Professor Position/One Assistant Professor Position at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit a professor and an assistant professor (Academic staff) at Department of Space Flight Systems, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Professor
Application Deadline February 28, 2013
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (52KB)
Assistant Professor
Application Deadline February 28, 2013
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (54KB)

Aerospace Project Research Associate recruitment

JAXA asks participation in various JAXA projects of young researchers with specialized knowledge which promote the projects more effectively and efficiently. Of this business, JAXA aims many talented young researchers have experiences at the space aviation-related site and learn actual operation of the projects. The employed researchers should support the project from the research side, and in addition, they are asked to promote the cultural and technical information exchange with researchers outside JAXA.

Application Period till September 25, 2012
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (182KB)
Fields in the Recruitment Download (62KB)
Application Documents (1) Application form (47KB)
(2) Research plan (39KB)
(3) List of papers and publications (32KB)
(4) Abstract of one thesis (29KB)
(5) Letter of recommendation (35KB)

Job Announcement for One Professor Position at ISAS

JAXA seeks to recruit a professor (Academic staff) at Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS).

Application Deadline August 31, 2012
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (48KB)

Mid-career recruitment

JAXA is hoping to hire the mid-career employees with a various background and their own expertise. JAXA strongly expects them to engage in and advance the JAXA aerospace mission.

Application Period till September 26, 2010
* We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Application Guidelines Download (104KB)
Job Fields Download (36KB)
Application Documents Application form (63KB)

Recruitment for Faculty member

We are looking to recruit people who understand the roles of the Institute of Space and AeronauticalScience (ISAS,) which also has a function of providing cooperative study opportunities with universities, who pursue research in cooperation with domestic and overseas researchers, and who are also enthusiastic about educating and guiding graduate students.

* We are not currently recruiting for this position.

Recruiting positions Application deadline
One Professor ISAS Space Structure and Materials (22KB) Nov. 26, 2010
One Associate Professor ISAS Space Transportation Research (22KB) Nov. 26, 2010
One Assistant Professor ISAS Space Information and Energy (22KB) Dec. 15, 2010

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