Please note that the selection schedule and recruitment period may change due to the spread of the COVID-19 infection.
As of July 1st, 2022, the latest COVID-19 border enforcement measure allows new entry of foreign national. On the other hand, the situation is still highly fluid, and there is still a possibility that the policy that allows new entry for foreign national residing outside Japan to be changed in the future. In such scenario, although JAXA will use approved framework and will provide all available assistance to support smooth entry under COVID-19 border enforcement measure, JAXA cannot fully guarantee entry.
Since the COVID-19 border enforcement measure may change between the date this page was posted and candidate's starting date of employment, we will confirm the latest situation for each candidate who receives job offer. Furthermore, please note that candidates may also receive a job offer with expiration date.
*Japanese proficiency is not a requirement to perform research work for research themes listed on this page. On the other hand, although proficiency in Japanese is not strictly a work requirement in JAXA, please note that Japanese is the primary working language for JAXA. Japanese proficiency may not be critical for you to perform your work, but is highly likely to be very useful at professional and personal occasions.
JAXA is seeking for outstanding young researchers who participates in various aerospace projects with specialized knowledge which promote JAXA projects more effectively and efficiently.
Research Themes
Research themes that have been solicited in the pasts
Qualification
Applicants must possess Ph.D. or equivalent (completion of the degree within 5 years of hiring date)
However, rest period before and after childbirth and child care leave of absence or other special circumstances will
be excluded in calculation.
※A person who was previously hired as Aerospace Project Research Associate is not eligible to this position. (This
item will apply even when the research theme is different with research theme during previous employment)
Open Period
Open until the vacancy is filled.
* Each research theme may set a closing date after a certain progress in the
selection. Please check the announcements in each website above.
Position
Aerospace Project Research Associate (fixed-term staff)
* Applicants will not be hired as a permanent employee after the term of service.
Starting Date of Employment
Within 4-6 months after approving JAXA's offer. (negotiable)
*Except for Border Enforcement Measures or other unforeseeable events, the job offer may be rescinded if the
candidate does not commence employment within 6 months after the hiring date agreed by both parties. *As previously
stated on the top of this page, please note that candidates may also receive a job offer with expiration date.
Vacancy
1 vacancy for each research theme
How to Apply
| (1) | Pre-Apply
You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking each title of the Research Theme above.
Please read “How to Pre-Apply” |
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| (2) | Apply (On-Demand Interview)
An On-Demand Interview is a one-way video recording in which you are required to answer set questions. Specific instructions will be announced after your resume is submitted. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. |
| (3) | 1st Selection
JAXA will evaluate based on your submitted resume and on-demand interview. |
| (4) | 2nd Selection (Online-Interview)
If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be contacted for an online-interview. The online-interview will be held once. |
Required Documents
Download the documents below to complete your resume. Please note that there are upload limitation of 20MB for each file.
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 applicant or sent by the recommender by email ( "jaxacareer*jaxa.jp ". Please change * to @)
If you do not send a Letter of Recommendation, your application will be invalid.
Terms of Employment
- Annual Income
Approximately JPY 4,500,000
* May change due to the recommendation by the Natl. Personnel Authority.
- Benefits
Commuting, Housing, Achievement, Year-end allowances. - Research funding
Researcher may receive research funding specific to such individual researcher. - Working Days
Monday - Friday, 9:30a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (Lunch-time 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) - Holidays
Weekends, Japanese National Holidays, New Years Holiday (12/29-1/3), Annual Leave (20days), Work-Life-Balance Leave (7days), Maternity Leave, etc. - Lodging
Provided according to individual circumstances, or housing allowance will be paid according to JAXA regulations. - Social Insurances
The Science and Technology Health Insurance Society, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Employment Insurance, JAXA Benefit Association
Employment
- 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 (up to 5 years depending on research theme), after considerations of research evaluation by end of fiscal year. (Total employment period may be extended to 10 years for inclusion childcare leave or equivalent leave of absence)
- Total employment period will be up to 5 years for the longest, if the applicant is already employed to JAXA as an invited personnel or other fixed-term staff (except for Aerospace Research Project Associate).
Notes
- JAXA may ask for submission of additional documents during the selection.
- Submitted application documents are will not be returned.
- Travel expenses for the interview will not be provided from JAXA.
- Submission of documents proving that the applicant currently holds proper visa in Japan (Residence card or equivalent) is required prior to the starting date of employment. (Assistance with the applicant's and dependent's visa application procedure and visa application cost incurred will be provided by JAXA).
- Applicants must leave the current job by the starting date of employment.
- Applicants cannot be enrolled in the graduate school after employed by JAXA
- Travel expense and moving cost reimbursement during intake will be reimbursed based on internal regulations. (Travel expenses and moving cost reimbursement other than during intake will not be provided)
- Applicants should submit a refusal notice to JAXA as soon as possible if s/he declines the post after getting an acceptance notification.
Privacy Policy
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JAXA shall use application information for the following purposes:
(1) To screen the Applicant for recruitment;
(2) To create statistical and analytical materials for future recruitment activities; and
(3) To manage prospective employees and to manage employees after joining JAXA.
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JAXA shall not use application information for any purpose other than those above nor provide application information to any third party except under the following cases:
(1) Prior consent has been obtained by the Applicant;
(2) Disclosure is legally required under laws and regulations;
(3) The information will be used in the form of statistical data that cannot identify individuals; or
(4) The information will be provided to a subcontractor with whom JAXA has concluded an agreement prohibiting the subcontractor from using the information for any purpose other than the entrusted business.
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Any Applicant applying from within the European Economic Area must mail a HARD COPY of a written Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR.
Contact Information
- Please check our FAQ beforehand
- For general inquiries;
Human Resources Office : jaxacareer*jaxa.jp (change * to @)
Please enter "JAXA Aerospace Project Research Associate Recruitment" in the subject line and send. - For specific inquiries about the research theme;
See the contact information on each research theme site. - For mailing "Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR";
4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8008
JAXA Human Resources Office, Career Support