Assistant Professor

Deadline: 9 Dec 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 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Background of the recruitment and description of the project Academic research, development, and education on space astronomy and astrophysics The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) of JAXA conducts spaceflight missions for astronomical research in space with the goals of understanding the origin of matter and spacetime in the universe, exploring the possibility of life in the universe, and elucidating the physics of extreme phenomena in the cosmos. To advance the strategic large-class mission, the Lite satellite for the studies of B-mode polarization and Inflation from cosmic background Radiation Detection (LiteBIRD) project, we are seeking a researcher who will play a leading role in its development. In the LiteBIRD project, science data processing will be carried out by the Science Ground Segment (SGS), for which the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU), The University of Tokyo, is responsible. However, ISAS bears responsibility for ensuring that the SGS maintains consistent interfaces with, and functions coherently within, the overall mission throughout all phases, from the early stages of concept studies through design, implementation, testing, and evaluation. The development and processing of such large-scale and challenging scientific datasets are expected to play an increasingly important role in future space science missions. The assistant professor is expected to become an indispensable researcher in the broader field of space science by making significant contributions to advancing a wide range of projects beyond their own area of expertise. Based on these expectations, applicants are required to state their research goals in the document “(5) Future Research Plan”. After approximately five years of employment, the Research Director of astronomy and astrophysics will review the overall achievements and discuss their subsequent career path. 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: To define and coordinate interfaces between the SGS and the overall LiteBIRD project, ensuring consistency and interoperability across the mission. To contribute to mission design and evaluation that enable appropriate scientific data processing, in collaboration with the institutions responsible for the SGS and the mission instruments. To collaborate with scientists and engineers both within and outside ISAS and conduct academic research related to data production, management, and utilization for future space science missions. To contribute to the education and training of the next generation of space scientists and engineers, including participation in graduate student education. 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) Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Hiring date: 2027-05-01 00:00:00 Starting date: 2027-05-01 00:00:00 Job content supplemental explanation: Starting Date: May 1st, 2027 or the earliest possible date thereafter 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, the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3), and other days designated by the Agency as necessary. 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 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