Please note that the selection schedule and recruitment period may change due to the spread of the COVID-19 infection.
※Under the current COVID-19 border enforcement measures of Japan, foreign nationals currently residing outside Japan will be refused entry to Japan. Please note that candidates that fall into this category may only be employed (start of work, payment of salary) by JAXA after the candidate is able to enter Japan, regardless of job offer timing. Furthermore, candidates may also receive a job offer with expiration date.
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
- GAPS: ultrasensitive observation of cosmic-ray antiparticles [NEW]
- Research on ultra-small spacecraft system with high ΔV capability for frequent deep space access [NEW]
- Study of regolith behavior and reduction of its impact on spacecraft for lunar and planetary exploration [NEW]
- Nonholonomic Attitude Control for Spacecraft System with Multiple Manipulators and Highly Redundant Actuators [NEW]
- Research on life prediction of composite material by cumulative damage modeling [NEW]
- Research on spacecraft thermal control for future scientific missions [NEW]
- Study on atmoshperic-entry, decent and landing technology and development of sample return capsule. [NEW]
- Study on chemical propulsion technologies for the future interorbital transportation network [NEW]
- Solar physics researches: advancement with Hinode and Solar-C(EUVST) [NEW]
- Researches on geospace science by using the Arase (ERG) satellite and multi-point observations [NEW]
- Measurement of supra-thermal plasmas in the planetary magnetosphere [NEW]
- Study of the inner heliosphere and planetary environment with the BepiColombo mission [NEW]
- Advanced research and strategic study of planetary seismollogy [NEW]
- Mars science: Algorithm/pipeline development of remote sensing data for MMX [NEW]
- Analysis of remote sensing data and tool development for planetary/moon/asteroidal exploration [NEW]
- Studies on Practical Methods of Science Operation Planning in Deep Space Exploration Mission [NEW]
- Development of Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) polarization instruments of LiteBIRD [NEW]
- Development research for galactic center archeology and habitable exoplanet exploration (small JASMINE) [NEW]
- Development research for HiZ-GUNDAM satellite (High-z Gamma-ray bursts for Unraveling the Dark Ages Mission) [NEW]
- Astrophysical research based on AKARI's large volume infrared observation data [NEW]
- Research and Development for Future/International Space Missions in Astrophysics [NEW]
- Research and development of intelligent planetary rovers with sophisticated mobile system [NEW]
- Research of the energy devices targetting deep space missions. [NEW]
- Development of the Energy System for the Lunar and the Planetary Exploration with Wierless Power Transmission (WPT) [NEW]
- Research and development of semiconductors for space wireless systems using RF microelectronics technology [NEW]
- Research and development with use of the Cosmic Radiation equipments [NEW]
- Novel Cosmochemistry from Spacecraft Returned Small-Body Samples [NEW]
- Development of infrared hyperspectral microscope for astromaterials. [NEW]
- Research on ultra-small deep space exploration system for Comet Interceptor mission [NEW]
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)
Closing Date
December 10th(FRI), 2021 17:00(JST)
* No submission will be accepted after closing date.
* 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.
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)
* 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).
Vacancy
ISAS research themes:5vacancies (period of employment: 3 years)
Project-based research themes:2vacancies (period of employment: 3 years, with possible extension to maximum of 5 years)
External funding research themes: 2vacancies (period of employment: 3 years)
How to Apply
(1) | 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) | 1st Selection
JAXA will evaluate based on your submitted resume and application form. |
(3) | 2st Selection (Online-Interview)
If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be contacted for an online-interview. |
(4) | Final result notification
Late-January, 2022 * Schedule is subject to change. |
Required Documents
Complete all application forms listed below and submit your application to individual research theme via JAXA website.
Please upload the file using PDF format, 1 PDF file for each individual form.
Please note that the each file is limited to 10 pages per file and maximum of 20MB per file.
application form |
Before completing “4. Research Plan” in the application form, contact the research supervisor and the prospective mentor listed in the "Research themes for the Institute of Space and and Astronautical Science (ISAS)" above” individually. Please consult them about the research plan you would like to implement and ask for a confirmation before submitting the application form. The confirmation of the research plan above is carried out to improve the accuracy of the proposal contents for the purpose of conducting an appropriate evaluation at the time of selection, the application is made after a confirmation by the research supervisor and the prospective mentor. It does not mean that a person will be hired (selection will be done separately). * The contact email addresses of the research supervisor are listed in the "Research themes for the Institute of Space and and Astronautical Science (ISAS)" above”. In addition, you can find details of the research contents and research achievements of the research supervisor and the prospective mentor at "ISAS Researcher Profiles “ISASmap” ". |
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FORM2 Letter of Recommendation
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.
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. - Locations
Tokyo (Chofu), Kanagawa (Sagamihara), Ibaraki (Tsukuba), Miyagi (Kakuda), 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 Compensastion 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