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3 Postdoctoral Research Fellow Positions in AI for Thermal Management Materials at the University of Tokyo The University of Tokyo in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment at The University of Tokyo with annual income of 5 million to 7 million yen, approximately 420,000 to 580,000 yen per month including performance and achievement bonuses. Salary is determined under university regulations based on qualifications, ability, and experience.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Japan
University
The Univeristy of Tokyo
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Three postdoctoral research fellow positions are open at The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Engineering, in the Thermal Energy Engineering Laboratory (Shiomi Laboratory). The project, titled Reverse Reflux AI Contributing to Innovation in Thermal Management Materials, is part of the JST AI for Science Innovative Research Promotion Program (ARiSE).
The successful candidates will join an international collaborative effort to develop new AI-driven research methods for thermal management materials, including heat dissipation materials and thermoelectric materials for semiconductor devices. Research themes include machine learning interatomic potentials, AI agents for autonomous prediction/calculation/synthesis/measurement, large-scale phonon property data generation, improvement of automated computing infrastructure, machine learning prediction of thermal conductivity, and experimental verification of AI-predicted materials using high-speed synthesis and precise thermal measurement.
The position is designed for researchers with interests in physics, materials science, chemistry, computer science, information science, or statistics. The lab welcomes applicants whose main specialty is not limited to one fixed field, provided they are eager to collaborate across disciplines and expand their expertise. A doctoral degree is required, and applicants must be able to conduct research in English. Nationality is not a requirement.
Appointees will be employed full-time by The University of Tokyo and will spend extended periods at partner institutions in Singapore and the United States during the employment period. The appointment is fixed-term, renewable annually, with a renewal limit through March 31, 2029. Salary is an annual income of 5 million to 7 million yen, including bonuses, under the university’s salary regulations.
To apply, submit a CV in the University of Tokyo format, a publication list highlighting three major papers, a research summary and plan (within two A4 pages), and the names, affiliations, and contact information of two recommenders. Applications are accepted via the JREC-IN portal web application. The application window runs from October 26, 2026 to December 31, 2026, and applications may close earlier once suitable candidates are found.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment at The University of Tokyo with annual income of 5 million to 7 million yen, approximately 420,000 to 580,000 yen per month including performance and achievement bonuses. Salary is determined under university regulations based on qualifications, ability, and experience.
What's required
Doctoral degree required. Candidates must be able to communicate in English for research purposes and be willing to conduct research at overseas partner institutions on an extended basis. Nationality is not a requirement. The current field of specialization is not restricted; applicants with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, information science, statistics, and related areas are welcome, especially those eager to broaden their expertise through collaboration.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents in PDF format: CV using the University of Tokyo template, publication list with three major publications marked, research summary and plan within two A4 pages, and contact details for two referees. Submit through the JREC-IN portal web application; online applications are possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close once suitable candidates are found.
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