23 Jul 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
- Research Field: All / Other
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
- Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Research duties related to scientific balloon experiments and other activities of the Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science.
At the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), JAXA, scientific balloon experiments are positioned as an important platform within the inter-university research system for advanced space science. They provide flight opportunities to researchers throughout Japan and serve as a gateway to space by enabling the demonstration of exploratory research, the development of human resources, and the bridging of early-stage concepts to future missions. JAXA’s scientific balloon activities are supported by unique balloon technologies, including the capability to reach the upper stratosphere, precise flight operation techniques, and post-flight recovery at sea. At the same time, domestic flight operations, which are conducted within particularly limited flight areas, tend to be constrained by weather conditions and other factors. Under these circumstances, the Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science is expected to contribute to the development of new science and engineering research using scientific balloon experiments, as well as to the advancement and future development of the scientific balloon program.
For details, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the JAXA Employment Opportunities website. https://global.jaxa.jp/about/employ/index.html
Work content and job description
The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Professor position in this recruitment are as follows:
- Promote research and development on experimental system design and related technologies that contribute to the advancement of scientific balloon experiments.
- Conduct academic research as a user of scientific balloon experiments, and proactively contribute to the development of the scientific balloon program through collaboration with researchers in science and engineering inside and outside ISAS, as well as with universities, companies, and other organizations.
- Participate, in cooperation with existing academic and administrative/technical staff, in activities related to scientific balloon experiments as part of the inter-university research system, including operations, safety, recovery, and support for joint use.
- Contribution to the education of graduate students.
- Participation in research and development activities and projects within JAXA
For details, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the JAXA Employment Opportunities website.
Scope of job defined by the agency.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 252-5210 Kanagawa JAXA Sagamihara Campus (3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JAPAN)
The work location may be changed to a location designated by the Agency due to personnel transfers, organizational restructuring, or other reasons. When telework is conducted in accordance with the Agency’s rules, the telework location shall apply.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: One Assistant Professor Positions
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: Starting Date: April 1st, 2027 or the earliest possible date thereafter
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126070846&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 5 million yen
Wages description: Salary will be determined under the provision of JAXA wage rules and regulations, considering qualifications and experience.
Working hours: 09:30-17:45
Break time: 12:15-13:00
Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, National Holidays, New Year Holidays (December 29th - January 3rd), others when JAXA deems it necessary, etc.
Overtime and other explanations: In principle, the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work shall be applied.
For details, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the JAXA Employment Opportunities website.
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Contract period description: Non fixed term
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: Term of Probationary: 6 months from the date of hire
Various systems
Pay increase system: available
Bonus: available
Retirement allowances: available
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: available. Retirement age is 65.
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Supplementary explanation of compensation
- Vacations and Leave: Paid Annual leave, WLB (Work Life Balance) annual leave, celebration or condolence leave, maternity leave, child-care leave, care leave, nursing leave, etc.
- Accommodations: Depending on business necessity, individual situation, and vacancy status, either single or family accommodation will be provided, or a housing allowance will be issued according to the agency’s regulations. However, the period of availability for the same housing is limited to 7 years.
- Social insurance: Several types of social insurances (health insurance, pension plan, etc.) will be provided.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Country: Japan
City: Kanagawa
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