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Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist in High-Performance AI for Scientific Imaging and Materials Research RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
This is a salaried contract position with an annual salary of at least 4 million JPY, based on experience, ability, and performance, comprising base and variable salary components. Approximate monthly compensation at hiring is at least 382,610 JPY for a Postdoctoral Researcher and 536,065 JPY for a Research Scientist. Discretionary-work, commuting, and housing allowances are provided. Health, pension, workers’ accident, and employment insurance are available, along with paid leave and other RIKE
Deadline
Nov 10, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN
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RIKEN’s Center for Computational Science is recruiting three Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers for the High Performance Artificial Intelligence Systems Research Team. The team develops algorithms, software, and computational methods that make artificial intelligence efficient on large-scale computing systems, combining AI methodology with high-performance computing to address complex scientific data.
The positions are linked to two JST ARiSE projects. Two researchers will contribute to SPARK: Synchrotron Platform for AI-empowered Research and Knowledge, developing imaging AI and digital-twin analysis pipelines. One researcher will work on a materials AI platform and scientific image representations integrated into Material-Omni. Researchers will collaborate with scientists working on synchrotron imaging and multimodal materials foundation models.
Possible research directions include AI models for high-resolution scientific images, direct processing of three-dimensional data, segmentation, feature extraction, and defect detection. Other topics include tokenization and representation learning that preserve physical information and fine-scale microstructure, integration of image representations into multimodal foundation models, efficient training and inference for large scientific images, and scalable computation using GPUs and supercomputing systems.
The team also develops and evaluates reproducible imaging workflows, considering accuracy, computational cost, and usefulness for scientific analysis and measurement decisions. Applicants may indicate a preferred research direction, while final project assignments will reflect their expertise and project needs.
The researchers will join the High Performance Artificial Intelligence Systems Research Team within RIKEN’s Center for Computational Science. The work location is RIKEN’s Tokyo Campus in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with telecommuting within Japan potentially available subject to approval. The research environment emphasizes collaboration across computational science, scientific imaging, materials research, and high-performance computing.
Funding details
This is a salaried contract position with an annual salary of at least 4 million JPY, based on experience, ability, and performance, comprising base and variable salary components. Approximate monthly compensation at hiring is at least 382,610 JPY for a Postdoctoral Researcher and 536,065 JPY for a Research Scientist. Discretionary-work, commuting, and housing allowances are provided. Health, pension, workers’ accident, and employment insurance are available, along with paid leave and other RIKE
What's required
Research Scientist applicants must hold a PhD in an area related to the job description. Postdoctoral Researcher applicants must hold a PhD obtained within the past five years in a related area, or expect to obtain the doctorate before starting. Applicants must be able to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate smoothly with people inside and outside the laboratory. Research Scientist applicants conduct projects independently, while Postdoctoral Researchers receive training and guidance from senior staff.
How to apply
Apply through the RIKEN job posting URL using the online application forms for the application form, achievements, activities, and other required documents. Applications are accepted until 10 November 2027 or until the positions are filled.
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