Outstanding Research Scientist (Type D - Fixed Term Position)
Position type for Outstanding Research Scientists are Type D - Fixed Term Position; please refer to the following URL for details, compensations, etc. of the Outstanding Research Scientist position.
Entry ID
IFP-13 |
Title |
Outstanding Research Scientist (Information Technology and Human Factors)
*Note: in the process of selection, if it is judged to be appropriate, an employment screening and related recruitment examination may be conducted in a different research department from the research department selected by the applicant. |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
On its 6th Medium- to Long-term Plan, AIST sets our mission of "leading the world in solving social challenges and creating innovation that contributes to strengthening industrial competitiveness," and we will focus on both research development and bridging between industry and research.
Applicants select research subjects related to research conducted in AIST's each research department. In addition to the originality and novelty of research subject setting as well as his/her research results, a researcher with excellent research skill and expertise on foreseeing the impact of research results and creativity are recruited. |
Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2026 |
Research Unit |
The research department to which successful applicants are assigned will be determined based on applicants' expertise and matching of his/her research subjects.
Workplace depends on the research unit. |
Work Location |
AIST Hokkaido、AIST Tohoku、Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST (FREA)、AIST Tsukuba、AIST Kashiwa、AIST Tokyo Waterfront、AIST Chubu、Hokuriku Digital Manufacturing Center, AIST、AIST Kansai、AIST Chugoku、AIST Shikoku、AIST Kyushu、AIST Tsukuba Utokyo Asano Cooperation Site、AIST Tsukuba Tsukuba University Cooperation Site、AIST Chubu Kanazawa Institute of Technology Cooperation Site |
URL |
https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/dept/en_dithf.html |
Inquiry |
Secretariat of Recruitment and Employment Committee
E-mail: M-aisthrdrp-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp
(Please replace "*" with "@".) |
Number of Position |
A few positions available |
Key Words |
Integrated Fields |
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Type D (Fixed Term position)
Type D is a fixed-term position under annual salary system designed to appoint a highly qualified research scientist to promote research project flexibly and effectively.
Entry ID
ITH-32 |
Title |
Research and development of foundation models for real-world |
Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are recruiting researchers who have expertise and programming skills in machine learning, pattern recognition, natural language processing, and robotics. Successful applicants will engage in research and development of real-world AI technologies such as foundation models that can incorporate real-world information (e.g. images, speech, acoustics, and other sensor data), multimodal integration schemes, and implementation in robots and other machines.
We welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D. |
Start of Employment |
At any time |
Term of Employment |
Maximally March 31, 2027
(Employment term will be determined by the results of the examination) |
Research Unit |
Artificial Intelligence Research Center or Intelligent Systems Research Institute |
Work Location |
AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Tsukuba Headquarters |
URL |
https://www.airc.aist.go.jp/en/recruit/ |
Inquiry |
E-mail: ith-jobs-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
Number of Position |
a few positions available |
Key Words |
Artificial intelligence/Foundation model/Multimodal learning/Parameter efficient fine tuning/Real-world applications |
Related Research Areas |
Informatics/Natural Science |
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