Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-595) (Robot learning 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 Robot Learning Team focuses on developing algorithms and methodologies, including reinforcement learning and imitation learning, to enable robotic agents to learn skills for performing tasks in physical environments.

[Keywords]

Robot learning,Reinforcement Learning,Imitation learning

For more information, please refer to the following link:

https://aip.riken.jp/labs/phys_intel/robot_learning/?lang=en

• 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 problems at the intersection of reinforcement learning, imitation learning, robotics and motion planning. The candidate is expected to carry out research and publish their findings in top robotics and machine-learning conferences, and help in the management of the group, as well as supervision of internship students and technical staffs. The position is meant to further the careers of early-career researchers who wish to pursue a career in academia.

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

103-0027 Tokyo , 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, RIKEN Tokyo Campus

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.