Postdoctoral Researcher – RIKEN: RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher or Technical Staff I to join the Approximate Bayesian Inference Team. The position involves conducting research at the intersection of deep learning, Bayesian inference, optimization, and reinforcement learning. The successful candidate will contribute to top machine-learning conferences, assist in group management, and supervise interns and technical staff.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher or Technical Staff I
Research Area: Deep Learning, Bayesian Inference, Optimization, Reinforcement Learning
Location: RIKEN Tokyo Campus, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo, Tokyo
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Postdoctoral Researcher:
- Ph.D. or expected Ph.D. in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or a related field.
- Published research in machine-learning conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, AISTATS, UAI, ICLR, etc.).
- Expertise in Bayesian Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Optimization, Active Learning, Lifelong Learning.
- Proactive, cooperative, flexible, and good communication skills.
- Technical Staff I:
- Bachelor’s degree or expecting one before the date of employment.
- Experience in machine-learning or deep-learning related projects.
- Publications in machine-learning conferences are a plus.
- Proactive, cooperative, flexible, and good communication skills.
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Researcher or Technical Staff I – RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project
The candidate will work on cutting-edge problems in machine learning, contribute to research publications, and play a role in group management. For Postdoctoral Researchers, the position is meant to advance careers for those pursuing academia.
How to Apply:
- Access “[HR] Inquiry for public recruitment” and enter required information, including the recruitment announcement number (W23142).
- Follow instructions provided by HR staff via email.
Last Date for Apply: Open until the position is filled
Table: Salary and Benefits
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Employment Contract | One-year fixed-term, renewable based on evaluation (max. 5 years for Postdoctoral Researcher, 7 years for Technical Staff I) |
| Salary | Annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, consisting of a base salary and a variable salary |
| Work Location | RIKEN Tokyo Campus with work-from-home option |
| Work Hours | 7 hours and 30 minutes per working day |
| Days Off | Public holidays, New Year’s holidays, RIKEN Foundation Day |
| Leave | Annual paid leave, special paid leave, work-life balance holidays |
| Other Benefits | Discretionary work, commuting, and housing allowances |
| Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society | |
| Smoking prohibition on-site from April 2024 |
Table: Salary Range
| Position | Monthly Salary Range (JPY) | Annual Salary Range (JPY) |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | ¥400,000 – ¥575,000 (up to ¥6,900,000) | |
| Technical Staff I | ¥250,000 – ¥325,000 (up to ¥3,900,000) |
Table: Application Documents
| Postdoctoral Researcher | Technical Staff I |
|---|---|
| List of publications | Photocopies of three papers |
| Photocopies of three papers | Letter of recommendation |
| Two recommendation letters | Achievement and experience sheet |
| Research plan (3 pages) | Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR |
| Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR |
Application documents will not be returned. Application status or evaluation details will not be disclosed during or after the evaluation process.
