Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-369) Part-time NEW

Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

The RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) is a leading international hub for state-of-the-art AI research. Centered around three core research groups, the Mathematical Intelligence Group, the Domain Intelligence Group, and the Physical Intelligence Group, AIP is dedicated to establishing the mathematical foundations of trustworthy AI, advancing AI technologies integrated with diverse scientific domains, and developing embodied intelligence for the real world.

The High-Dimensional Structure Theory Team aims to understand data with high-dimensional and complex structures, as well as the high-degree-of-freedom data science and technology used to analyze them, and to describe the principles of artificial intelligence. To this end, the team is constructing a theoretical framework for structures unique to high-dimensionality. Specifically, by leveraging mathematical statistics, probability theory, and statistical mechanics, the team is addressing theoretical challenges in modern data science, including high-dimensional statistics, deep learning theory, complex data analysis, optimal transport theory, and causal inference.

For more information, please refer to the following link: High-Dimensional Structure Theory Team | RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project

Theoretical research on deep learning and artificial intelligence

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Must have a Ph.D. or expect to receive a Ph.D. before the date of employment in machine learning, computer science, statistics, physics or a related field.

Must be proactive, cooperative, flexible, and able to respond according to the circumstances.

Must also have good communication skills and be able to cooperate with the relevant personnel within/outside of the laboratory to fulfill the tasks.

RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project, Komaba Campus, the University of Tokyo (3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo)

RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to the end of the fiscal year (March 31) in which the employee completes 7 years of employment. (Maximum employment duration for a Postdoctoral Researcher is 5 years).

RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee's abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee's center, laboratory or project and RIKEN's management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.

In principle, the first two months of employment are considered a trial period. Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance. Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.

The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment:

Research Scientist: The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 448,990JPY or more

Postdoctoral Researcher: The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 382,610JPY or more

RIKEN has implemented a telecommuting system that allows employees to work from home or other locations permitted by RIKEN.

This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes. Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day. Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (caring for a sick child, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment). There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave. Smoking is entirely prohibited on site. These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.

Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).

Eligible to apply for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi).

RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.

The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to kids@riken.jp.

List of publications (including Researcher ID or Google Scholar ID, if available): Circle titles of three major papers in the list

Photocopies of three major research papers.

Two different letters of recommendation including one by the current supervisor

Research in the past and research plan (3 pages in A4 size) Your research plan must include outcome expected within a few years from your appointment.

Agreement on handling of personal information (Handling of personal information based on the Hiring Privacy Policy, the General Data Protection Regulation, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation) Please review the following web page before submitting the consent form.

Application screening and interview for selected applicants.

The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of an Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.

As early as possible.

RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project Email: aip-hr@ml.riken.jp For inquiries, please send an email.