Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa
Date of publication : 2025/04/01
Job Announcement for an Assistant Professor Position (Department of Spacecraft Engineering) at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
D125040035
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Research field : Others - Others - Space sciences
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is recruiting researchers who understand the role of the ISAS inter-university research system and will work together with researchers from universities and other organizations on space-science projects.
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Work content and job description
Academic research, development, and education related to spacecraft engineering
Responsibilities include:
1. Research on attitude control technology for future spacecraft, including formation flight
2. Research on guidance and navigation technology for planetary exploration and inter-orbital transportation
3. Contributing to space-science projects as a specialist in guidance, navigation, and attitude control
4. Cooperation in graduate school education
Research achievements are not limited to the field of space science.
We welcome researchers who are willing to build cooperative relationships across fields and organizations, regardless of their specialty, and promote challenging space-science projects.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Spacecraft Engineering
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
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Others - Others
Space sciences
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
Salary will be determined under the provision of JAXA wage rules and regulations, considering qualifications and experience.
Working hours
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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.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
PhD degree in Engineering or relevant fields (including expected PhD by the date of adoption)
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Tenured - Non-tenure track
Non fixed term
Probationary period present
Term of Probationary: 6 months from the date of hire
Work location
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252-5210
Kanagawa
JAXA Sagamihara Campus (3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JAPAN)
<Scope of changes> 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.
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available. Retirement age is 65.
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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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.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
Starting Date: April 1st, 2026 or the earliest possible date thereafter
1 person(s)
Application period
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2025/04/01~2025/07/07 Deadline for receipt
Application Deadline: July 7th, 2025, noon (JST)
・Data entry and submission of all the required documents must be completed by this deadline through the website.
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
(1) Curriculum vitae
(2) Research history and summary
(3) List of published papers (with DOIs)
(4) List of awarded research funds through competition. Specify a type of funds, amount, and a role (e.g. principal investigator/co-investigator)
(5) Future research plan (including contribution to projects and ambitions for educational activities)
(6) Declaration of past criminal penalties, administrative penalties, disciplinary measures, etc., including sexual harassment, assault and violence (Disclose all penalties on freeform, can also be stated in (1) CV.)
(7) Names, affiliations and contact details (phone numbers and email addresses) of two individuals who can provide opinion about the candidate.
(8) Copies of major research papers (up to 5) published in peer-reviewed or refereed academic journals. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
(Notes)
・ All the documents must be submitted in pdf format.
・ Note that documents (2) to (6) should be merged into one PDF file.
・ Application delivered in person or by mail shall not be accepted.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Screening will be conducted by the Advisory Council for Research and Management of ISAS, JAXA.
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Notification of result
Selection results will be notified by email.
Contact details
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Director of Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Prof. Takahide Mizuno
mizuno.takahide(at)jaxa.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
For inquiries regarding Application Submission in Section 15 in Application Guideline: Management and Integration Department Human Resources Section E-mail: ISAS-JINJI@ml.jaxa.jp
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