Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-422) Part-time

Research Scientist Or Postdoctoral Researcher

Computational Social Choice Team Mathematical Intelligence Group RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (Team Director : Ayumi Igarashi)

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 Computational Social Choice Team studies the mathematical foundations of fair and efficient resource allocation and develops algorithms and tools applicable to real-world settings. We also explore the intersection of social choice theory and machine learning to build fair AI systems supported by solid theoretical foundations.

The candidate will work on developing theoretical foundations for mechanism design aimed at socially desirable outcomes and is expected to publish the results in leading conferences and journals.

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 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, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-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).

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

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)

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.