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Funding not stated 3 Apr 2027

Seeking a few Senior Research Scientists, Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers (25-3711) (Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Astronomy Geosciences Chemistry Physics Mathematics Technology Engineering

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project The missions of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) are to deepen our understandings of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel applications. We promote basic research on quantum information science and contribute to society through quantum technology. This research team study cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) based on nanophotonic devices.

Funding not stated 13 Apr 2027

Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates (26-15)(Optical Quantum Computing Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Astronomy Geosciences Physics Chemistry Mathematics

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing is aim to study quantum information theory, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel quantum technologies. We will promote the progress of quantum information science and contribute to society through the application of quantum technologies. Our team, Optical Quantum Computing Research Team, is conducting research on optical quantum computers toward realizi

Funding not stated 28 Apr 2027

Seeking Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher (26-201)(Laboratory for Brain Resilience)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Chemistry Ethics in health sciences Pharmacological sciences Neurosciences Agricultural sciences Technology Anthropology

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project Newly established in February 2026, our lab explores the molecular basis of individual variation in brain aging, asking why some brains remain resilient while others decline. We integrate cutting-edge approaches in molecular neurobiology, biochemistry, and single-cell omics to identify the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these differences. Our ultimate goal is to translate these insights into lifelong strategies for cognitive health. * details of the busine

Funding not stated 8 May 2027

Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researchers (26-218)(Analytical Quantum Complexity RIKEN Hakubi Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Mathematics Chemistry Physics Geosciences Astronomy

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project The missions of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) are to deepen our understandings of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel applications. We promote basic research on quantum information science and contribute to society through quantum technology. Our team primarily focuses on tackling open mathematical problems in the field of quantum in

Funding not stated 12 May 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, Technical Staff I, or Technical Staff II (25-3510) (Terahertz and Infrared Quantum Photonics Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Engineering Physics Chemistry Technology

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project Our team aims to develop novel quantum light sources in the terahertz and infrared regions and, by exploiting spectroscopy based on new concepts enabled by these sources, to elucidate quantum states in matter and the processes of optical energy conversion. In particular, by focusing on nonclassical light and developing innovative nonlinear spectroscopic and imaging methods that take advantage of its unique properties, we seek to reveal essential aspects of matter that h

Funding not stated 12 May 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher (26-308)(Laboratory for Motor Circuit Plasticity)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Neurosciences Pharmacological sciences Ethics in health sciences Environmental science Medical sciences Anthropology Agr

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project Neurocircuit mechanisms of motor control 【Keywords】Neurocircuits, motor control, motor learning, in-vivo electrophysiology, in-vitro electrophysiology, kinematic analysis, single-cell RNA sequencing, virus-mediated circuit tracing, mouse genetics, circuitactivity manipulation * 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 successful candidate will be ex

Fully funded 12 May 2027

Postdoc in Software Engineering for Cyber-physical Systems

University of Luxembourg

  • Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences

About us The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ( SnT ) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diver

Fully funded 13 May 2027

Postdoctoral Fellow

Center for Advanced Smart Materials (CASM), Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-Lab)

  • Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

Pioneer the Future of Smart Materials Postdoctoral Fellowships Center for Advanced Smart Materials (CASM) | Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-Lab) | Ningbo, China ________________________________________ Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-Lab) , established in 2021 with robust and sustained government backing, is one of China's most heavily capitalized new R&D institutions—dedicated to research that bridges fundamental science and transformative technology. At its heart is the Center for Advanced Smart Materials (CASM) , a flagship 7,000 m² research facility designed for full-chain innovation: from discovery-level

Funding not stated 18 May 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-369)(High-Dimensional Structure Theory Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Engineering Computer science Technology Information science Astronomy Chemistry Physics Geosciences Mathematics

[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

Funding not stated 20 May 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-370)(Geoinformatics Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Engineering Computer science Technology Information science

[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

Funding not stated 20 May 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-367) (Imperfect Information Learning Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Computer science Technology Information science Engineering

[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

Funding not stated 22 May 2027

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

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Technology Information science Computer science Engineering

[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

Funding not stated 22 May 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-372)(AI security and privacy Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Engineering Technology Computer science Information science

[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 worl

Funding not stated 28 May 2027

Seeking a few Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers, or Research Associates (26-443) (Discrete Event Simulation Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Information science Engineering Computer science Technology Architecture

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project The RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS), led by Center Director Satoshi Matsuoka, aims to advance "the Science of Computing," which explores high-performance computing itself as a scientific subject; "the Science by Computing," which applies vast computational power to solving problems across a wide range of scientific fields; and "the Science for Computing," which collaborates with other scientific disciplines that contribute to further advances in computing

Funding not stated 28 May 2027

Seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher or a Research Scientist (26-239) (Quantum Materials Innovation Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Physics Technology Chemistry Engineering Mathematics Astronomy Geosciences

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project Our team focuses on the physical properties of quantum materials, specifically thin films and their stacked interfaces. We develop thin-film fabrication techniques for materials that exhibit topological electronic states, and evaluating the unique physical properties of thin films. In addition, by leveraging advanced thin-film techniques, we effectively explore novel quantum materials exhibiting remarkable physical properties. We aim to elucidate the origins of these pr

Funding not stated 31 May 2027

Tenure-track Prof./Assoc. Professor/Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Data Science

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Computer science

Ref.: 537433 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Computing and Data Science (14700) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for joint appointments as Tenure-track Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (several posts ) in the School of Computing and Data Science (Ref.: 537433), to commence in September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment rank will be de

Fully funded 31 May 2027

Postdoc in field of Epigenetics / Epitranscriptomics with Molecular Biology experience

Chinese Institute for Brain Research

  • Beijing, China
  • Chemistry

The Koziol lab is seeking highly motivated candidates with diverse backgrounds interested in applying different approaches to investigating fundamental questions in biology and brain research in the field of epigenetics and epitranscriptomics. Candidates with a strong background and interest in molecular biology or related field are encouraged to apply. We are interdisciplinary team. Depending on background and interest, the successful candidate can undertake projects focusing on Molecular Biology / Epigenetics / Neurobiology, addressing the following questions from a molecular perspective: (1

Funding not stated 2 Jun 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate (26-374)(Laboratory for Physical Biology)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Mathematics Geosciences Physics Astronomy Chemistry Pharmacological sciences Neurosciences Medical sciences Anthropology

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project The Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) views the functions of molecules, cells, and organs that support all life stages of organisms as a dynamic system, and aims to elucidate developmental, growth and aging phenomena as well as apply their findings to develop regenerative medicine and diagnostics, thereby contributing to the extension of healthy life expectancies. The Laboratory for Physical Biology is recruiting research employees to carry out a new theme.

Funding not stated 7 Jun 2027

AI-Assisted Mentoring for Sustainability Challenges in Challenge-Based Learning MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship — Host: UPV/EHU (Spain) · Secondment: Universidad de La Laguna (Spain)

University of the Basque Country · Business Organization

  • Bilbao, Spain
  • Educational sciences

The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to co-develop a European Postdoctoral Fellowship application (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) on AI-assisted mentoring and assessment for Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) projects addressing real sustainability challenges. The successful candidate will design an AI mentoring assistant, validate it in real classrooms in the Basque Country, and adapt/validate it during a secondment at Universidad de La Laguna (Canary Islands), working on insular sustainability challenges such as water management, circular econo

Funding not stated 11 Jun 2027

Seeking a Research Scientist or a Postdoctoral Researcher (26-595) (Robot learning team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Technology Information science Computer science Engineering

[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 worl

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