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Specially Appointed Research Fellowships in Intelligent Robotics and AI (Postdoc) at Tohoku University Tohoku University in Japan

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Annual salary is 6 million to 7 million yen under Tohoku University’s annual salary system. Full-time fixed-term employment, renewed annually, with a maximum term until March 31, 2031. Commuting allowance and an allowance for employees working away from home are provided according to regulations; social insurance and pension coverage are included.

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Mar 31, 2027

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Japan

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Tohoku University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Mobile Robotics
Robotics
Robot Control Systems

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Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Information Sciences, Intelligent Robotics and AI Field (Kanazaki Laboratory) is recruiting 2–4 Specially Appointed Research Fellows in intelligent robotics and physical AI.

The research theme covers robot system construction and control, 3D spatial understanding, multimodal recognition, and behavior generation, with applications to humanoid robots, dual-arm robots, and mobile robots. The lab aims to develop robots that can autonomously perceive, judge, and act in real-world environments.

Location: Aobayama Campus, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the appointment date (or be expected to obtain one) and should have extensive experience and a strong publication record in robotics or artificial intelligence.

Funding: Full-time fixed-term position with an annual salary of 6–7 million yen, plus commuting allowance and other allowances according to university regulations. Social insurance and pension coverage are included.

Application: Submit the required documents by email, including the university-format resume, a list of achievements with three main papers, and contact details for two referees. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a final deadline of 2027-03-31.

Funding details

Annual salary is 6 million to 7 million yen under Tohoku University’s annual salary system. Full-time fixed-term employment, renewed annually, with a maximum term until March 31, 2031. Commuting allowance and an allowance for employees working away from home are provided according to regulations; social insurance and pension coverage are included.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the appointment date, including those expected to obtain one. Candidates should have extensive experience and a proven track record in robotics or artificial intelligence.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents in the university format, including the resume and a list of achievements with three main papers. Email the application materials to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for Special Research Fellowship, Kanazaki Laboratory'. Include the names, affiliations, and email addresses of two referees; recommendation letters are not required.

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