Post-doc position on machine learning and human motion/physiological data analysis at AIST, Japan

Data number: D121020014
Date of publication: 2021/02/03
Date of update: 2021/06/18
Title: Postdoctoral researcher (Mathematical Neuroscience Research Group)
Institution: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
URL of institution or department: https://unit.aist.go.jp/hiiri/structure-en.html#c3
Department: Mathematical Neuroscience Research Group, Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute
Institution type: National research institute / Independent administrative institute
Job posting URL: https://unit.aist.go.jp/hrd/keiyaku_koubo/2021-hiiri_0003.html#ttl

Content of job information

Mathematical Neuroscience Research Group, Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute, AIST, is conducting research and development on the theory and application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) for the purpose of elucidating human motor function and individual differences, as a part of a project commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan.

About AIST: The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society, and on “bridging” the gap between innovative technological seeds and commercialization. (https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/about_aist/index.html)

Job description: Research on ML/AI targeting human motion and/or neurophysiological data analysis.

Work location address: AIST Tsukuba Central 2, 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8568

Available position(s): Postdoctoral researcher (1 position)

Starting date: Negotiable

Research field

Areas: Informatics and Complex systems
Disciplines: All Informatics, Human informatics and Biomedical engineering

Job type: Researcher/Postdoc level

Employment status: Full-time(Nontenured)

Work location: Kanto district – Ibaraki

Qualifications

• Must be within 7 years of obtaining a PhD at the time of hiring.
• Employment history in the same category is less than 5 years.
• Have basic knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence and statistical science.
• Interested in ML/AI applications to human movement (e.g. video or motion capture) or brain/body activity (e.g. fMRI, EEG, EMG) data analysis.

Compensation

Salary: Hourly wage system 2,200-2,500 yen (determined by our regulations)

Working style: 5 days a week, 7 hours 45 minutes a day (1 hour break). Flex time system available.

Holidays: 2 days a week (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, year-end and new year holidays.

Employment period: Starting date (negotiable) – March 31, 2022 (Renewable, until March 31, 2025)

Renewal: It may be renewed based on the person’s ability, work performance, work attitude, progress of the work you are engaged in, work volume at the time of contract expiration, budget situation, and other circumstances. However, it will not be renewed after March 31, 2025.
(In addition, the total employment period from the day of first hiring at the institute shall not exceed 5 years.)

Trial period: 1 month

Other treatments: Paid leave system, commuting allowance system, and social insurance are available according to our regulations.

The measures against second-hand smoking in the workplace.
No smoking indoors (outdoor smoking areas)

Application period: 2021/08/31 Deadline for receipt (Open until the position is filled; deadline may be extended)

Application /selection /notification of result /contact details

Application documents

• Curriculum vitae
• Documents to certify your Ph.D. degree
• Summary of your past research
• List of publications
• Reprints or copies of your major publications (three or so)

Application method

Please send the application documents by postal mail or e-mail. In the case of postal mail, please write “Contract staff application documents” in red on the envelope and specify [Public offering No: 2021-hiiri_0003] in the upper left of the resume.

Application destination:

Jun-ichiro Hirayama
Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute,
AIST Tsukuba Central 2, 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8568
junichiro.hirayama [at] aist.go.jp

Selection details: Document screening and interview (online)

Contact

Jun-ichiro Hirayama
Senior researcher, Mathematical Neuroscience Research Group, HIIRI, AIST
junichiro.hirayama [at] aist.go.jp

Online Submission

Online Submission with all application documents is available.

• JREC-IN Portal web application: Not available
• Email Application: Accept, junichiro.hirayama@aist.go.jp
• Recruiting Institution’s Web application system: Not available

Additional information

The submitted documents (resume, etc.) will be used only for recruitment screening purposes. It is strictly controlled so that it will not be leaked, and only the staff in charge of selection work is allowed to refer to it. Resume etc. will not be returned. Resume of non-employees will be removed in accordance with our regulations.