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.
Past Employment Opportunities
The following position openings are already closed. You can take a look at them as a reference.
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 | Monday, June 3, 2019, 9:30(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
| 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 | Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 9:30(JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
| Application Guidelines | Download (224KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (221KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (173KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (222KB) |
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.
| Application Deadline | April 26, 2019 * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
| Application Guidelines | FY2019 Internship Application Guidelines (382KB) |
| Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/ Period of the Internship |
2019 Internship Items to be assigned (134KB) |
| 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. |
| Reference | MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (193KB) |
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 | Friday, February 1, 2019, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
| Application Guidelines | Download (186KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (167KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (64KB) |
| 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 | Monday, October 15, 2018, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
| Application Guidelines | Download (350KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (193KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (258KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (282KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (245KB) |
| 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 | Monday, July 2, 2018, 9:30 (JST).
* We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
| Application Guidelines | Download (147KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (46KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (125KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (47KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (52KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (165KB) |
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.
| Application Deadline | April 27,2018 * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
| Application Guidelines | FY2018 Internship Application Guidelines (76KB) |
| Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/ Period of the Internship |
2018 Internship Items to be assigned (40KB) |
| Application document | JAXA Application Form (12KB) |
| Reference | MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (92KB) |
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. |
| Application | Click here |
| ISAS Website | Click here |
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 | Friday, September 29, 2017, 9:30 (JST). * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
| 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 26th, 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 (Friday), 2017, 9:30 (JST). * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
Title, Number, and Departments of the Positions:
| Application Guidelines | Download (136KB) |
| Application Guidelines | Download (107KB) |
| 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 |
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.
| Application Deadline | April 28, 2017 * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
| Application Guidelines | Download (119KB) |
| Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/ Period of the Internship |
2017 Internship Items to be assigned (137KB) |
| Application document | JAXA Application Form (12KB) |
| Reference | MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (62.4KB) |
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 Solar System Sciences, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), as described below.
| Application Deadline | November 30 (Wednesday), 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 |
| Website | Click here |
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 28th, 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.
| 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.
| Application Deadline | September 1, 2016, 9:30 (JST). * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
| Application Guidelines | Download (175KB) |
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.
| Application Deadline | April 28, 2016 * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
| Application Guidelines | Download (118KB) |
| Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/ Period of the Internship |
2016 Internship Items to be assigned (118KB) |
| Application document | JAXA Application Form (11.5KB) |
| Reference | MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (62.5KB) |
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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
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. |
| Application | Click here |
| Website | Click here |
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.
| Application Deadline | June 1, 2015 * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
| Application Guidelines | Download (113KB) |
| Item(s) to be Assigned During the Internship/ Period of the Internship |
2015 Internship Items to be assigned (178KB) |
| Application document | JAXA Application Form (79KB) |
| Reference | MOU of THE INTERNSHIP (59KB) |
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).
| 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).
| 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).
| 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.
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.
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).
| Application Deadline | February 28, 2013 * We are not currently recruiting for this position. |
| Application Guidelines | Download (52KB) |
| 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 |