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Project Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Osaka University in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
This is a salaried, fixed-term full-time position. The Project Assistant Professor equivalent role offers a basic annual salary of ¥6,648,000 or more, while the Project Research Fellow/Postdoctoral equivalent role offers a basic annual salary of ¥6,123,000 or more; salary is paid monthly in twelve installments and determined based on duties and performance. Commuting allowance, health insurance, employees' pension, workers' accident compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Japan
University
Osaka University
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Osaka University’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Life Science (QIQB) invites applications for one full-time, fixed-term Project Assistant Professor or Project Research Fellow, equivalent to a Postdoctoral Fellow, in quantum machine learning and quantum computing.
The position is part of the JST ASPIRE project “Construction of Innovative Machine Learning Methods Using Quantum Features,” which runs from July 2026 to June 2030. The successful researcher will work with Kazuhisa Ogawa on implementing and demonstrating quantum machine learning algorithms on superconducting quantum computers.
Research may include quantum feature extraction, quantum latent representation learning, classical-quantum hybrid machine learning, quantum control, pulse optimization using classical machine learning, quantum software development, numerical simulation, benchmarking, and performance evaluation on actual quantum hardware. The role also involves international collaboration with partner institutions in the Netherlands, including long-term overseas stays, research meetings, workshops, researcher exchanges, and project reporting.
Applicants should have substantial research experience in quantum information, quantum computing, quantum machine learning, superconducting quantum computing, quantum control, quantum software, machine learning, computer science, mathematical sciences, or a related area. Peer-reviewed publications in quantum computing, machine learning, or related fields are desirable. Strong English communication skills and availability for long-term overseas assignments are required; Japanese proficiency is desirable.
The annual basic salary is at least ¥6,648,000 for the Project Assistant Professor equivalent position and at least ¥6,123,000 for the Project Research Fellow/Postdoctoral equivalent position. The appointment is initially through March 31, 2028, with possible renewal subject to project continuation and performance review. The workplace is Osaka University in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan.
Applications are accepted by email until November 30, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is selected. Submit a CV, publication and research achievements list, up to three major papers and abstracts, details for two referees, and a research statement of no more than two A4 pages. Online interviews are available.
Funding details
This is a salaried, fixed-term full-time position. The Project Assistant Professor equivalent role offers a basic annual salary of ¥6,648,000 or more, while the Project Research Fellow/Postdoctoral equivalent role offers a basic annual salary of ¥6,123,000 or more; salary is paid monthly in twelve installments and determined based on duties and performance. Commuting allowance, health insurance, employees' pension, workers' accident compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.
What's required
Applicants should have substantial research achievements in quantum information, quantum computing, quantum machine learning, superconducting quantum computers, quantum control, quantum software, machine learning, computer science, mathematical sciences, or a related field. Experience publishing peer-reviewed papers in quantum computing, machine learning, or related fields is desirable. Applicants must have sufficient English proficiency to lead international collaborative research and be able to participate in long-term overseas assignments. Japanese ability at a level that does not interfere with job duties is desirable. No specific educational degree requirement is stated.
How to apply
Prepare all application documents as PDF files, including a CV, research achievements list, up to three major papers with abstracts, two referees' contact details, and a research statement of up to two A4 pages. Email the documents with the subject “量子情報・量子生命研究センター 量子機械学習公募応募/氏名” to [email protected], replacing “(at)” with “@”.
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