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Universities with open positions in signal processing in Japan include Ibaraki University, University of Tokyo and The Univeristy of Tokyo.
Ibaraki University
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Japan
2 days ago
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Ibaraki University in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is recruiting one fixed-term postdoctoral-equivalent researcher for a project on underwater optical wireless communication using GaN-based light sources in shallow waters . The researcher will lead or contribute to research and development within the Economic Security Key Technology Development Program, focusing on physical-layer technologies, particularly signal processing , for underwater optical wireless communication. Relevant ac...
2 days ago
University of Tokyo
Japan
3 weeks ago
The University of Tokyo’s Department of Electrical Engineering is recruiting a Specially Appointed Researcher for the Natsuaki Laboratory in Tokyo, Japan. This is a postdoctoral-equivalent, full-time, fixed-term research position connected to the JST CRONOS project “Integration of Observation, Analysis, and Communication using Radar Satellites.” The research focus is on radar satellites , synthetic aperture radar (SAR) , sensing and communications convergence , signal processing , remote sensing...
3 weeks ago
The Univeristy of Tokyo
Japan
3 weeks ago
The University of Tokyo is recruiting a Project Assistant Professor or Project Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering (Natsuaki Laboratory) in Tokyo, Japan. This is a research position tied to commissioned research projects related to Phase 1 of the Space Strategy Fund . The main research topic is signal processing for satellite-borne wide-area high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) , together with student instruction. Academic field / keywor...
3 weeks ago
KDDI Research, Inc.
Japan
2 months ago
KDDI Research, Inc. is recruiting a fixed-term contract researcher for work on wireless communications , mobile core networks , and communication infrastructure for physical AI (including robots and drones). The position is based in Saitama Prefecture, Japan , in the Wireless Division, and focuses on research and development for the 5G/6G era . The role involves architectural study, design, prototyping, demonstration, and presentation of a next-generation cloud-native mobile core communication p...
2 months ago
KDDI Research, Inc.
Japan
2 months ago
KDDI Research, Inc. is recruiting a fixed-term contract researcher / postdoc-equivalent in wireless communications , with a focus on AI for RAN , mathematical optimization , and the development of communication infrastructure for physical AI (including robots and drones). The role is based in the Wireless Division and involves end-to-end R&D: from research and demonstration to application in commercial networks, technical consulting, AI model implementation and tuning support, and analysis of st...
2 months ago
RIKEN
Japan
2 months ago
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 utili...
2 months ago
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Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
![]() Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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JASSO scholarships support international students studying in Japan, mainly through monthly stipends and, in some cases, additional university-based tuition support.

The YLP MEXT Scholarship supports mid-career professionals to pursue selected one-year master's-level Young Leaders' Program courses at designated universities in Japan.

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program supports full-time master's study in development-related fields at selected institutions in Asia and the Pacific for students from ADB borrowing member countries.
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