RIKEN
1 week ago
Postdoctoral/Research Fellow Position in Discrete Event Simulation, Economic and Social Data Analysis, and AI RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Dec 23, 2026
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN
How do I apply for this?
Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.
Apply for this position
Keywords
Suggested positions
About this position
RIKEN’s Research Center for Computational Science is recruiting a Researcher / Special Researcher / Research Associate for the Discrete Event Simulation Research Team in Japan. The position focuses on computational science, discrete event simulation, economic simulation, supply chain, human flow analysis, artificial intelligence, and related work using the supercomputer Fugaku.
The successful candidate will work under Team Principal Nobuyasu Ito on data analysis and simulation research for economic and social phenomena, with applications to socioeconomic challenges. The team also studies social data analysis, reproduction and prediction of social and economic activities, game theory, matching problems, and quantum information processing.
Eligibility: Ph.D. holders in a related field are eligible for Researcher/Special Researcher roles; Special Researcher may include candidates expected to obtain the Ph.D. by the appointment date. Research Associate applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent ability and should have a clear intention to pursue a Ph.D. and move to a higher position. Preferred experience includes parallel programming, large-scale simulation, large-scale data analysis, and research in economics, network science, or statistical physics.
Funding: This is a fixed-term contract position with annual salary starting from 3 million yen, plus discretionary work allowance, commuting allowance, housing allowance, and social insurance. Estimated monthly compensation at hiring is listed for each role.
Location: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan (RIKEN Kobe campus).
Deadline: Applications are accepted from 2025-12-23 until 2026-12-23, but the search may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Submit the required documents through the RIKEN web application page. The posting notes that JREC-IN portal and email applications are not accepted. For inquiries, contact the recruitment office at [email protected]; research questions may be directed to Nobuyasu Ito at [email protected].
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.
More information can be found here
Ask ApplyKite AI
How do I apply for this?
Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.