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Postdoctoral Researcher in Laser Processing and Machine Learning for Semiconductor Digital Twins RIKEN in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 26, 2026

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Japan

University

RIKEN

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Optical Engineering
Laser Processing
Automation
Digital Twin Technology
Microfabrication
Quantum Optics
Physics
ML

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RIKEN is recruiting a Researcher / Postdoctoral equivalent for the RIKEN ECL Research Team for Photo-excited Digital Twins at the Center for Photonics and Digital Twins in Wako, Saitama, Japan.

The project focuses on laser processing, precision measurement, automation of data collection, and machine learning/model building for next-generation semiconductor materials. The team is developing high-speed, precise microfabrication technology and fully automated experiments to optimize semiconductor processing conditions on demand.

Research keywords: optical engineering, quantum optical science, semiconductors, optical properties, atomic physics, processing engineering, production engineering, digital twins, microfabrication, and AI-assisted experimental workflows.

Eligibility: applicants must hold a PhD in optical science, optical engineering, machine learning, or a related field, or be expected to obtain the PhD by the hiring date. Enthusiasm for both laser processing and machine learning is required; prior experience is not mandatory.

Funding and conditions: this is a fixed-term contract position. Salary starts at about 4 million yen per year, with monthly pay at hiring stated as 431,790 yen or more for researchers and 367,925 yen or more for special researchers, plus discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance.

Application window: September 26, 2025 to September 26, 2026, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis and the search closing once a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply: submit the electronic application materials via the recruitment portal and follow the official RIKEN posting for the required documents and procedure.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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