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RIKEN

Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistical Machine Learning and Statistical Physics RIKEN in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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Japan

University

RIKEN

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mathematics
Mathematical Physics
Statistical Mechanics
Soft Computing
Statistics
Physics
ML

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About this position

RIKEN’s Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) is recruiting a Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellow for the Information Statistics Dynamics Team in Tokyo, Japan. The team works on statistical machine learning, statistical mechanics, statistical physics, machine learning theory, approximate inference, and sampling algorithms, with an interdisciplinary focus on understanding learning, inference, and generation in modern machine learning.

The position is a fixed-term contract role at RIKEN, with one-year contracts that may be renewed subject to evaluation and institutional conditions. The posting states an annual salary system starting at around 4 million yen, with additional allowances such as commuting and housing support, plus social insurance. Telecommuting is available, and full remote work from within Japan may be possible with approval.

Eligibility requires a PhD in machine learning, computer science, statistics, physics, or a related field, or expected completion by the hiring date. The institute is looking for someone proactive, cooperative, flexible, and able to communicate well with both internal and external collaborators. The work location is the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project in Tokyo.

The application deadline is 2026-11-27, and applications are accepted until that date or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should use the official RIKEN recruitment page linked in the posting and follow the electronic application instructions. Email and JREC-IN portal web applications are not available.

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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