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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Research Staff (Project-Based Fixed-Term Researcher) in Information and Human Engineering National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full-time fixed-term research staff position. Annual income starts at 7 million yen, with a model annual salary of approximately 7.5 million yen depending on experience, skills, and achievements. The role is project-based and funded by an external organization.

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

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Japan

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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

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Keywords

Computer Science
Psychology
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Human Factors Engineering

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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is recruiting a Research Staff (Project-Based Fixed-Term Researcher) in the Information and Human Engineering domain. This is a full-time, fixed-term research position based in Tokyo or Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, with work at AIST’s Waterfront Subcenter in Koto-ku, Tokyo and Tsukuba Center in Ibaraki.

The role is tied to a specific externally funded project, and the successful candidate is expected to contribute immediately and play a central role in advancing the project. The posting emphasizes expertise in information and communication and related human engineering research. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent research capabilities and achievements.

This opening is suitable for researchers with backgrounds in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, and related human-centered research areas. The appointment is fixed-term, with a contract running up to March 31, 2031 subject to review. Salary starts at around 7 million yen annually, with a reference model annual salary of approximately 7.5 million yen depending on experience and achievements.

Applications must arrive between October 6, 2026 and March 31, 2027, and the position may close earlier once a suitable candidate is found. Applicants must first complete prior registration on the public offering page and then submit the application through the designated online form. Incomplete applications or applications without prior registration will not be accepted.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term research staff position. Annual income starts at 7 million yen, with a model annual salary of approximately 7.5 million yen depending on experience, skills, and achievements. The role is project-based and funded by an external organization.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent research capabilities and achievements. The candidate should have the expertise needed to advance a specific externally funded project and be able to play a central role immediately. The posting indicates Ph.D./Master's/Bachelor's degree as acceptable educational background, but explicitly emphasizes doctoral-level ability or equivalent research achievements.

How to apply

Complete the prior registration required on the public offering URL page, then submit the application through the designated electronic application form. Applications without prior registration or with incomplete documents will not be accepted. Apply as early as possible because the search may close once a suitable candidate is found.

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