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Tohoku University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Extreme Performance Design Biology and Body-Motor-Sensory Chimeras Tohoku University in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fixed-term full-time researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent position with annual income of 5 million to 7 million yen, paid in 12 monthly installments. Commuting allowance is paid separately. Housing allowance, family allowance, year-end and diligence bonuses, and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary. Dormitory accommodation may be available.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Japan

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Tohoku University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Biophysics
Biology
Mathematical Modeling
Virtual Reality
Animal Physiology
Neuropsychology
Robotics
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Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering is recruiting a fixed-term researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent for the project “Extreme Performance Design Biology” in the Owaki Laboratory, Department of Robotics. The work is based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and is part of an interdisciplinary research area that connects robotics, neuroscience, biology, biophysics, control engineering, information science, and mathematical science.

The position focuses on body-motor-sensory chimeras and sensorimotor systems of animals. Research activities may include attaching sensors and actuators to organisms, electrical stimulation, muscle activity measurement, motion measurement, VR-based experiments, robot experiments, data analysis, and mathematical modeling. The project aims to understand how organisms adapt to unknown physical and environmental changes and to translate those principles into robotics and artificial systems.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree or be expected to obtain one by the appointment date. The university seeks candidates with research experience in robotics, biology, neuroscience, biomechanics, control engineering, information science, mathematical science, or related fields, and who are willing to work across disciplines and collaborate actively with researchers and students.

The annual salary is 5 million to 7 million yen, paid monthly, with commuting allowance paid separately. Housing allowance, family allowance, year-end and diligence bonuses, and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary. The appointment starts on January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the contract may be renewed annually until the project end date of March 31, 2029.

Application deadline: November 30, 2026. Applications are reviewed in order received, and the search may close early once a suitable candidate is found. Apply via the JREC-IN portal or by email to [email protected] using the specified subject line.

Funding details

Fixed-term full-time researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent position with annual income of 5 million to 7 million yen, paid in 12 monthly installments. Commuting allowance is paid separately. Housing allowance, family allowance, year-end and diligence bonuses, and retirement allowance are included in the annual salary. Dormitory accommodation may be available.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree, or be expected to obtain one by the appointment date. Relevant research experience and expertise are required in robotics, biology, neuroscience, biomechanics, control engineering, information science, mathematical science, or related areas. Applicants should be willing to promote interdisciplinary research beyond their own specialization, have communication skills for collaboration with researchers, students, and collaborators, and be proactive in developing new experimental methods, analytical methods, and research themes.

How to apply

Prepare the required electronic application documents and submit them through the JREC-IN portal or by email. If emailing, use the specified subject line and send to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed in order received, so apply early.

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