Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Kanagawa
Date of publication : 2025/04/01
Job Annoucement for a Professor Position (Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science) at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
D125040036
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Research field : Others - Others - Space sciences
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 situation surrounding international space exploration with a view to lunar activities and Mars exploration is changing dramatically. In this context, it is strongly expected to produce first-class scientific results as a pillar of Japan's lunar activities at least until the 2030s. JAXA/Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science (ISAS) aims to make a major contribution to Japan's space development from a scientific perspective in order to maximize results.
https://global.jaxa.jp/about/employ/index.html
Successful candidates should have experience in science research using scientific instrument systems for use in space, or related observational and experimental research. The Professor selected through this recruitment will be responsible for leading the creation of world-leading scientific results through lunar activities, and will be expected to take an active role in the advancement of space science and the development of new academic fields by taking advantage of international space exploration opportunities, and to contribute to the realization of these goals in cooperation with researchers at universities and other research institutions.
The Professor to be recruited this time will be expected to lead the creation of first-class scientific results from the perspective of science in Japan's lunar activities and logically advocate the scientific significance and value of the mission both domestically and internationally. And he/she also will be expected to contribute to the pursuit of an academic field that will have an impact on a wide range of areas, rather than just pursuing the creation of results within the framework of conventional space science. -
Work content and job description
Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can carry out his/her academic research in a project-oriented style, in collaboration with university researchers under the inter-university framework. Active participation in various JAXA projects and R&Ds to demonstrate his/her academic expertise is also expected. Human resource development for future space development and utilization is anticipated as natural outcome of the above-mentioned activities. We also hope for human resource who can promote joint research in collaboration with related companies as needed.
To fulfill these duties, the successful candidate of the Professor needs to satisfy, at minimum, the following conditions.
● Having a step-by-step vision of scientific research for lunar activities. In addition, he/she must be willing to strongly lead the realization of the overall scientific program for lunar activities as a team player, while utilizing his/her own academic expertise in terms of science.
● Have high motivation to contribute to the systematization of diverse academic disciplines together with university researchers and others by taking advantage of opportunities for international space exploration. In addition, he/she must be willing to pioneer new academic fields by taking the initiative in dialogue with diverse stakeholders in Japan and overseas.
● Have outstanding achievements of creating research results by playing a central role in scientific research using equipment used in space or related observational and experimental research.
● Be capable of teaching and directing graduate students.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science (ISAS)
Job type
- Professor level
Research field
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Others - Others
Space sciences
Wages
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Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~
Annual salary: 6.7 million yen or more. 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
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
Social insurances (health insurance, pension plan, etc.) will be provided in full.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
Starting Date: November 1st, 2025 or the earliest possible date thereafter
1 person(s)
Application period
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2025/04/01~2025/06/30 Deadline for receipt
Application Deadline：June 30th, 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 funding, amount, and a role (e.g., principal investigator/co-investigator)
(5) Future research plan (including contribution to the JAXA projects and commitment to 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 an 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 for Research and Management of ISAS, JAXA. The council will conduct a document screening, and interview those who have passed the document screening. This process is subject to change.
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Notification of result
Selection results will be notified by email.
Contact details
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Director of Department of Interdisciplinary Space Science Prof. Yuko INATOMI
inatomi.yuko@jaxa.jp
For inquiries regarding Application Submission in Section 14 in Application Guideline: Human Resources Section / Management and Integration Department
E-mail: ISAS-JINJI@ml.jaxa.jp
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