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Fixed-Term Research Fellowship in Data-Driven Cybersecurity Technology (Postdoc/Researcher) National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position with annual income of 6 million to 7 million yen. Monthly base salary is 515,000 to 534,000 yen, with commuting allowance and other allowances such as dependent, housing, telework, overtime, and night work allowances if eligible.

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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Japan

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National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

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Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Information Security
Malware Analysis
Threat Intelligence
Threat Analysis

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About this position

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) is recruiting a Fixed-Term Research Fellowship / researcher-postdoc equivalent position in data-driven cybersecurity technology at its Cybersecurity Research Laboratory in Tokyo, Japan.

The role focuses on research and development for observing cyber threats on the internet, building effective countermeasures from collected data, and enabling rapid situation assessment. Example themes include attack observation technology, visualization of cyberattack trends, real-time analysis of cybersecurity data, and offensive security. Researchers are expected to independently define and pursue themes aligned with the lab mission.

Field keywords: cybersecurity, information security, cyberattack observation, cyber threat intelligence, malware analysis, real-time data analysis, offensive security.

Eligibility highlights: doctoral or master's degree (including expected completion), research experience in cybersecurity, English proficiency for reading information and writing papers, and strong communication skills for collaboration. Preferred experience includes international conference/journal presentations, cyberattack observation and analysis techniques, and practical threat intelligence or malware analysis experience.

Funding: annual income of approximately 6–7 million yen, with a monthly base salary of 515,000–534,000 yen plus eligible allowances. The appointment is fixed-term from the start date to March 31, 2027, with possible renewal up to 5 years under certain conditions.

Location: Koganei City, Tokyo, or the Cybersecurity Recurrent Evolution Center in Musashino City, Tokyo.

Deadline: applications are accepted until October 31, 2026, and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply: prepare the required resume, achievements list, research proposal, and recommendation letter(s). Submit according to the official NICT recruitment instructions on the public offering page.

Funding details

Fixed-term contract researcher/postdoctoral equivalent position with annual income of 6 million to 7 million yen. Monthly base salary is 515,000 to 534,000 yen, with commuting allowance and other allowances such as dependent, housing, telework, overtime, and night work allowances if eligible.

What's required

Doctoral or master's degree (including expected completion). Required: research experience in cybersecurity, English proficiency for information gathering and paper writing, and communication skills for collaboration inside and outside the lab. Preferred: presentations in international conferences or journals in cybersecurity, research experience in cyberattack observation and analysis techniques, and practical experience in cyber threat intelligence collection and malware analysis.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents: resume in the organization’s format, list of achievements, research proposal, and recommendation letter(s). Submit by postal mail and/or through the recruitment agency website; JREC-IN web application and email application are not available. Check the official NICT recruitment page for full details and any updates.

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