Associate 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] * 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 core researcher who will play a leading role in its development. Under the LiteBIRD project, the focal plane detectors are planned to be developed and manufactured through collaboration with a consortium of European countries. However, JAXA's contributions are indispensable, including the definition of requirements, the formulation of test and evaluation plans, and the execution of integration and compatibility tests with the spacecraft. https://global.jaxa.jp/about/employ/index.html [Work content and job description] The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Professor position in this recruitment are as follows: To take responsibility for and actively contribute to the improvement and evaluation of detector performance throughout all phases of detector development for the LiteBIRD project, including concept studies, design, testing, manufacturing, and operations, as part of research and development activities and projects conducted at ISAS. To maximize the scientific output of LiteBIRD through active engagement with the broader scientific community, including researchers and collaborators involved in the LiteBIRD project. To conduct academic research and development activities that contribute to the long-term advancement of space science. 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. * 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 Requirements Additional Information Benefits [Compensation] Annual salary: 6 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 [Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace] [Supplementary explanation of compensation] ・ Leave Paid annual leave; special leave (including maternity, bereavement, marriage, and work-life balance-related leave); child nursing leave; family care leave; parental leave; and other leave as provided under the Agency’s regulations. ・Housing Depending on operational needs, individual circumstances, and availability, organization-provided housing (single or family) may be offered. Alternatively, a housing allowance may be provided in accordance with the Agency’s regulations. Continuous occupancy of the same housing is limited to a maximum of seven years. ・ Social insurance Enrollment in social insurance programs, including health insurance and pension insurance, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Country: Japan City: Kanagawa