Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
- Research Field: All, Other
- Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
- Application Deadline: 8 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, development, and graduate education related to solar system science
The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) regards landing exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other planetary bodies as one of the key elements of future solar system science. ISAS promotes this area through the integration of space science and space engineering, as well as through its role as an inter-university research institute.
In recent years, international planetary exploration has placed increasing emphasis on in-situ observations after landing as a means to understand the internal structure and physical properties of planetary bodies. In addition, future lunar and Martian exploration is expected to move beyond single-point observations toward more distributed approaches, including geophysical observation networks.
The Associate Professor to be recruited is expected to contribute to the development of in-situ observation instruments, such as those for spectroscopy, chemical composition, magnetic fields, and seismic measurements, in the context of future landing missions. The successful candidate will engage in research and development spanning science, engineering, and mission studies.
In particular, with future missions in mind, including a phased Mars landing exploration program following the MMX mission, the candidate is expected to be involved in in-situ exploration research and development, from defining observation requirements to instrument design, ground testing, and mission proposal activities. The candidate will also work in collaboration with researchers within and outside the Institute, as well as with universities and industry, and contribute to strengthening the research framework in this field.
The candidate is also expected to understand the role of ISAS as a joint-use research institute, to conduct research in collaboration with university researchers, and to contribute to graduate education and supervision. 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:
- Research and development of in-situ observation instruments for planetary landing missions
- Formulation of observation requirements and development of instrument proposals for future missions
- Promotion of research through collaboration with science and engineering researchers, universities, and companies both within and outside ISAS.
- Contribution to the education of graduate students.
- Participation in research and development activities and projects within JAXA
In view of these duties, the Associate Professor to be recruited in this recruitment must meet at least the following requirements.
- A research record related to in-situ exploration in planetary geology, geochemistry, seismology, or planetary physics, or experience in technology development that contributes to in-situ exploration
- Interest in advancing solar system exploration through instrument development
- Demonstrated willingness to engage in interdisciplinary activities by leveraging one’s advanced expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to educate and supervise graduate students
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)
Hiring date: 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation: Starting Date: October 1st, 2026 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
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