RIKEN
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Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher in Multimodal AI, Machine Learning, and Biomedical Informatics RIKEN in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Contract employee position with annual salary from 4 million yen, based on experience, ability, and performance. At hiring, the total monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary are at least 448,990 JPY for Research Scientist and at least 382,610 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. Discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance applies.
Deadline
Aug 4, 2027
Country
Japan
University
RIKEN

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RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers for the Laboratory for Multimodal AI Framework in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The position focuses on multimodal AI, machine learning, foundation models, and related methods for AI for Science, with applications to life-science data.
The lab’s research themes include large-scale models, multimodal models, data compression and acceleration for molecular models, and tools/platforms for AI utilization. The specific project mentioned is the TRIP-AGIS project, where the successful candidate will work on cutting-edge theoretical research and development in image processing, natural language processing, and/or signal processing, along with software implementation, verification, data analysis, paper writing, and research support.
Eligibility: a PhD/Doctor is required. Research Scientist applicants must hold a PhD in a related area. Postdoctoral Researcher applicants must have earned the doctorate within the past 5 years, or expect to complete the degree before starting. Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
Funding and conditions: annual salary starts from 4 million yen and is determined by experience, ability, and performance. The post includes discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances, plus social insurance. The job is a fixed-term, non-tenure-track contract with renewal based on evaluation, up to 2031-11-30. Telecommuting may be possible within Japan with approval.
Location: RIKEN Kobe Campus-East-West (Integrated Innovation Building), Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. Deadline: applications are accepted until 2027-08-04.
Funding details
Contract employee position with annual salary from 4 million yen, based on experience, ability, and performance. At hiring, the total monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary are at least 448,990 JPY for Research Scientist and at least 382,610 JPY for Postdoctoral Researcher. Discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances are provided, and social insurance applies.
What's required
PhD/Doctor required. For Research Scientist, applicants must hold a PhD in a field related to the job description. For Postdoctoral Researcher, applicants must have earned a doctorate within the past 5 years in a related field, or expect to obtain the doctoral degree before starting. Applicants should be able to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate smoothly with people inside and outside the laboratory.
How to apply
Apply online through the RIKEN recruitment page linked in the posting. Submit the application form and achievements/activities documents via the recruiting institution's web application system. No email or portal application is available.
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