Professor in Space Robotics

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 related to spacecraft engineering The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) of JAXA has steadily expanded the scope of its planetary surface exploration activities, from asteroid touchdown missions to lunar landing missions, and is now extending these efforts toward the exploration of Phobos through the MMX mission. To further strengthen its international presence and maintain a leading role in this field, ISAS invites applications for one Professor position in the field of Space Robotics. The successful candidate is expected to lead research in planetary exploration technologies and to take a leadership role in the development and execution of future exploration missions. https://global.jaxa.jp/about/employ/index.html Work content and job description The duties and responsibilities of the Professor position are as follows: Leading research activities in space robotics for planetary exploration, in close collaboration with researchers within ISAS and with external partners. Taking a leadership role in the formulation, development, and execution of planetary exploration missions, while utilizing the outcomes of the above research activities. Fostering the next generation of researchers and engineers in space science, including contributing to graduate education and mentoring graduate students. Understanding the role of ISAS as an inter-university research institute and conducting academic research, particularly in space science projects, in collaboration with researchers at universities and other institutions. Actively contributing to research and development activities, projects, and other initiatives within JAXA by leveraging professional expertise. Promoting collaborative research with industry as well as academia through partnerships with relevant companies and organizations. 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) Locations determined by the agency in the case of changes due to personnel transfers, organizational restructuring, etc. When telework is performed according to the organization's rules, its location is also included. Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Job content supplemental explanation: Starting Date: May 1st, 2027 or the earliest possible date thereafter Additional Information Benefits Compensation Annual salary: 7 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. Working hours: basically 9:30-17:45. The break time: 45mins if the working hours a day exceed 6 hrs, and 1 hour if the working hours exceed 8 hrs. Regardless of the above those who apply The Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work shall have a deemed working time of 7 hrs and 45 mins a day. Overtime work may be required depending on the work situation. Employment type: Regular employee Contract period: Tenured Contract period description: Non fixed term Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: Term of Probation: 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 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