PhD Opportunities in Mathematics in Japan

The University of Aizu is recruiting researchers for a new Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)-funded project on low-power, event-driven artificial intelligence chips for edge computing . The project will investigate hardware and computing approaches that enable AI workloads to operate efficiently on edge devices. Its central themes include event-driven AI, energy-efficient chip design, and the development of computing platforms for applications that require local, low-power intelligence. ...

Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Science is accepting applications for the International Graduate Course for Data-driven and Hypothesis-driven Science (IGC-DHS), supported by Japanese Government MEXT scholarships for the October 2027 intake. The programme supports Master’s and doctoral research using data-driven and hypothesis-driven approaches across a broad range of natural-science fields. Potential thesis areas include mathematics, physics, cosmosciences, Earth sciences, seismology, b...

The Fundamental Quantum Science Program at RIKEN is recruiting a few Research Scientists through its FQSP Distinguished Fellowships Program . The program is designed to build a world-class research center and research hub in fundamental quantum science, while fostering talented early-career researchers with a high degree of independence. The position sits in the Fundamental Quantum Science Program under TRIP Headquarters , with Naoto Nagaosa named as Program Director. The research environment is...

RIKEN’s Research Center for Computational Science is recruiting a Special Research Fellow (postdoctoral equivalent) in the AI for Science / TRIP-AGIS project. The position is based in the Life Science and Medical Science Application Interface Platform Development Unit and focuses on building next-generation biomolecular analysis platforms that integrate molecular simulation and artificial intelligence. The research themes include: (1) AI agents that support the full molecular simulation workflow...

Waseda University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher / Associate Research Fellow for research in development economics , environmental economics , and related data-driven fields. The position is based at the Waseda University Institute for Contemporary Politics and Economics in Tokyo, Japan , within the Takahashi Sustainable Society Design Project , a project selected under Waseda University’s program for nurturing core next-generation researchers. The project focuses on empirical research ...

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is accepting applications for its PhD Program in a cross-disciplinary science and technology environment in Okinawa, Japan. This is a PhD opening for applicants with a bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent degree completed before enrollment. The program is research-focused and does not use written entrance exams. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an online Admissions Workshop as part of the selection process. Applicants...

Two fully funded PhD positions are available in prosthetic care , focusing on 3D technology , AI implementation , and cost-effectiveness research . The positions are part of the STEP Project (Streamlined Technology & AI for Efficient Prostheses) , a collaboration between KCMC University, Tanzania and Radboud University Medical Center, the Netherlands . Research themes include prosthetic care, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, implementation research, health systems research, and e...

Recruitment of specially appointed faculty members / specially appointed researchers at the Real Estate Innovation Research Center , Collaborative Research Organization, University of Tokyo . This opening is for a fixed-term project faculty member / project researcher role, with duties spanning research, education, and administrative work related to real estate innovation. The center is looking for candidates whose work connects to real estate management , urban planning , urban development , da...

HIROTSU Bioscience Co., Ltd. is recruiting a PhD-level researcher/postdoc-equivalent for research and development of cancer risk testing technology using biosensors and nematodes . The work is based at the company’s Shonan R&D Center in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan , inside Shonan Health Innovation Park. The position focuses on cancer detection , tumor diagnosis and therapeutics , biosensor-based screening , molecular biology , AI , and data analysis . Responsibilities include planning and promotin...