Professor

Offer Description

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. Modern astronomy requires the realization of highly precise and ambitious observations that can only be achieved in orbit. As a national inter-university research institute, one of the key roles of ISAS is to lead and implement large-scale projects that make such cutting-edge scientific observations possible.

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Work content and job description

The duties and responsibilities of the Professor position in this recruitment are as follows:

• To formulate and promote projects that will contribute to the future development of astronomy as a space science, working in close collaboration with domestic and international research communities, scientists and engineers within and outside the Institute, and JAXA staff.
• To contribute to the education and development of the next generation of researchers and engineers in the field of space science, including the supervision and education of graduate students.

In view of these duties, the Professor to be recruited in this recruitment must meet at least the following requirements.

• Demonstrated outstanding achievements in astronomical research and related technology or instrument development.
• A strong commitment to advancing astronomy through scientific satellite missions, contributing to the planning and execution of such missions, and providing leadership for astronomy in the future of space science.
• 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)

Number of hired

Number of hired:1 person(s)

Hiring date:2027-03-01 00:00:00

Starting date:2027-03-01 00:00:00

Job content supplemental explanation:Starting Date: March 1st, 2027 or the earliest possible date thereafter

Where to apply

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126070844&ln_jor=1

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, 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