The Institute of Statistical Mathematics, Research Organization of Information and Systems
Research Center for Materials Informatics

Call for Researchers on Materials Informatics
OutlineWe are developing the world's largest database of polymer properties in collaboration with several
universities and companies, using automated all-atom classical molecular dynamics simulation
systems. We are currently recruiting one researcher with expertise in materials science, data science,or computational chemistry (molecular simulation). The maximum term of appointment is five years.
Research subjects
1.

Research on materials informatics for polymeric materials (required skills: materials science ormachine learning)

2.

Development of algorithms that combine machine learning and molecular simulation (requiredskills: molecular dynamics simulation or machine learning)

3.

Development of algorithms and software for automated calculation of polymer properties(required skills: molecular dynamics simulation and programming)

Research project
You are expected to carry out your own research theme while participating in the following projects.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more about our research.
We have formed an industry-academia consortium consisting of 6 universities and 33 companies tojointly develop the world's largest polymer property database through high-throughput
computational experiments. In this project, we are advancing the development of integrated analysis
techniques for simulation and experimental data (such as SIM2REAL transfer learning,meta-learning, Bayesian optimization, and active learning) as well as automation technology forcomputational experiments on polymeric materials. Additionally, we can promote collaborative
research with various researchers in the field of materials science, including the utilization of robots
for automated and autonomous experiments.
Particulary, on April 1, 2024, we have launched the new research project about the bio-based
polymers such as polypeptides. This project aims at open science and open innovation of
biodegradable and bioadaptive polymers. A variety of researchers from academia in the fields ofmaterials science, data science, and computational chemistry will participate in the project topromote interdisciplinary research. This project will conduct research on materials informatics of

bio-based polymers and on the fusion analysis of molecular simulation and machine learning.
Position available
1 position for postdoctoral researcher (job title: Project Assistant Professor or Project Associate
Professor, depending on qualification)
Working place
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics (ISM)
Research Organization of Information and Systems
http://www.ism.ac.jp/index_e.html
Research Center for Materials Informatics
https://monozukuri.ism.ac.jp/en/
Working conditions and contract period
Full-time (nontenured)
Fixed term employee. The initial contract is for 1 fiscal year, but it can be renewed for a second
fiscal year or later depending on performance evaluation and financial condition. Salary will becompetitive in accordance with ISM's bylaws, with consideration of the academic qualifications
and demonstrated research skills of the candidate.
Closing dateJuly 31, 2024
Application procedure
In the application, please include application materials listed below and we will handle themcarefully based on the strict rules in our institute to protect your private information. Personal
information received during the recruiting process will be used only for recruitment screening andappointment procedures, and not for any other purposes.
Selection method
Candidates will be selected based on submitted application materials and a possible follow upinterview.
Application materials(1)

Curriculum vitae(2)

List of publications

(3)Statement of past researches and research plan (maximum 2 pages)(4)

Names and contact addresses (email) of two references (recommendation letters may berequired to propose in later)
Please send applications by email with the subject “Application to a researcher position atISM”.
Contact
Yoshihiro Hayashi, Ryo Yoshida
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics, Research Organization of Information and Systems
10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 190-8562, Japan
TEL: +81-50-5533-8534
E-mail: yhayashi@ism.ac.jp, yoshidar@ism.ac.jp
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics (ISM)
Research Organization of Information and Systems
http://www.ism.ac.jp/index_e.html
Research Center for Materials Informatics
https://monozukuri.ism.ac.jp/en/