Seeking Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher (25-3067)（Laboratory for Neural Computation and Adaptation）

About this position

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

[Outline of Laboratory]

Our research is within the field of Computational Neuroscience. We utilize computer models to explore how information is processed in the brain and how the brain circuits adapt to the environment. Drawing on analytical techniques from statistical physics and information theory, we probe the key functional properties of neural circuits.

We apply these techniques to distill diverse experimental findings into a few core concepts. We hold a particular interest in activity-dependent forms of plasticity in the brain, which exert significant influences on learning, memory, and development. Leveraging mathematical models, we aim to formulate a theory that bridges cellular-level plasticity rules and computation.

The capacity of neurons to represent and retain information is gauged from the structure and behavior of resulting circuits.

Keywords: computational neuroscience, theoretical neuroscience, brain science, information processing, mathematical models, neural networks, learning theory

For additional details, refer to the lab’s webpage. Toyoizumi Lab

https://toyoizumilab.riken.jp/

• details of the business

RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.

[Work content and job description]

Engaging in computational neuroscience research. (Please refer to [Outline of Laboratory])

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

• Assigned department

Existing departments

[Work location]

• Address

351-0198 Saitama , 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, RIKEN Center for Brain Science

RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.

[Number of hired]

Number of hired:1 person(s)

Number of hired description:Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher 1 position

Research Scientist is defined as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years.

Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less.

Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment

May 1, 2026 (Negotiable)