Osaka University
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Full-Time Specially Appointed Research Fellow in AI and Research System Implementation and Integration Osaka University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term contract position with an annual income of 6,000,000–7,000,000 Japanese yen. The initial contract runs from the employment start date through November 30, 2027, with possible renewal subject to work continuation, performance evaluation, budget, and related regulations. The total contract period is limited to a maximum of 10 years from the initial employment date. A six-month probationary period applies.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Osaka University
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Osaka University Dental Hospital in Suita, Osaka, Japan, is recruiting one full-time specially appointed research fellow/research and development engineer equivalent for collaborative digital health research in dentistry and oral surgery.
The successful candidate will implement and integrate research systems rather than independently develop AI models from scratch. Responsibilities include understanding and modifying Python programs; adding functionality; coordinating APIs, external services, data input/output, and interfaces; integrating software and technical components from researchers, industry partners, and external technical staff; building and evaluating research prototypes; conducting integration tests; troubleshooting; collecting logs; organizing data; performing basic performance and stability analysis; preparing technical documentation; and contributing to conference presentations and papers when appropriate.
Applicants do not need an academic degree. Practical experience in company-based software development, research and development, proof-of-concept work, or system integration is welcomed. Required capabilities include Python development, code modification, external libraries and APIs, multi-system integration, and effective collaboration with researchers and technical partners. Japanese proficiency sufficient for the role is required.
The position is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track contract with an annual income of 6–7 million yen. The initial appointment runs until November 30, 2027, with possible renewal under Osaka University regulations. The workplace is Osaka University Dental Hospital, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture. Applications must arrive by 17:00 on December 4, 2026.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term contract position with an annual income of 6,000,000–7,000,000 Japanese yen. The initial contract runs from the employment start date through November 30, 2027, with possible renewal subject to work continuation, performance evaluation, budget, and related regulations. The total contract period is limited to a maximum of 10 years from the initial employment date. A six-month probationary period applies.
What's required
Applicants need experience in program development or research and development using Python; the ability to understand existing code, modify it, and add functionality; experience with external libraries and APIs or integrating multiple software systems; and the ability to collaborate with researchers, research partners, and company technical staff. Japanese-language proficiency sufficient to perform the job without difficulty is required. No academic degree is required, and practical experience in company-based system development, research and development, or proof-of-concept work is valued over university or research-institution experience.
How to apply
Prepare the specified application documents, including the job posting/application materials PDF, and submit the application by email as instructed in the official recruitment materials. Applications must arrive by 17:00 on December 4, 2026. Review the full details at the Osaka University Dental Hospital recruitment page.
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