Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-422) (Computational Social Choice Team)

About this position

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) is a leading international hub for state-of-the-art AI research. Centered around three core research groups, - the Mathematical Intelligence Group, the Domain Intelligence Group, and the Physical Intelligence Group - AIP is dedicated to establishing the mathematical foundations of trustworthy AI, advancing AI technologies integrated with diverse scientific domains, and developing embodied intelligence for the real world.

The Computational Social Choice Team studies the mathematical foundations of fair and efficient resource allocation and develops algorithms and tools applicable to real-world settings. We also explore the intersection of social choice theory and machine learning to build fair AI systems supported by solid theoretical foundations.

[Keywords] Computational Social Choice, Algorithmic Game Theory

For more information, please refer to the following link:

https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/aip/math/comput-sc/index.html

• details of the business

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

[Work content and job description]

The candidate will work on developing theoretical foundations for mechanism design aimed at socially desirable outcomes and is expected to publish the results in leading conferences and journals.

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

113-0033 Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo

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

Conduct research projects and other activities in corresponding department.

Basically defined as those with a doctoral degree more than 5 years.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Receive training and guidance from senior staff; conduct research projects and other activities for Programs or equivalent.

Basically defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or less.

Job content supplemental explanation:Start of Employment:

As early as possible