Deep Interaction Laboratory Group (DIL) of Advanced Telecommunications
Research Institute International (ATR) engage in the research and development
project for “The Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone can
Perform Active Roles without Constraint (PM : Professor Ishiguro)”. Moonshot
Goal 1 in Moonshot Research and Development Program (Realization of asociety in which human beings can be free of body, brain, space, and time
limitations by 2050). The laboratory is looking for staff members who have aflexible attitude and can contribute to develop and harness the laboratory’s
research strength.
- Please see the Program Information:
https://www.jst.go.jp/moonshot/en/program/goal1/[Position and number of positions]
A few researchers and engineers (Full-time)[Affiliation]- Deep Interaction Laboratory Group, Interaction Science Laboratories- Deep Interaction Laboratory Group, Interaction Technology Bank- Deep Interaction Laboratory Group, Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories[Research topics]
In this project, we aim to realize a human-centered avatar symbiotic society by
2050, in which everyone can express themselves by using multiple avatars andplay active roles freely. The current research area includes a multi-disciplinary
field of studies about human communication and cognition, such as cyberneticavatars (CA), interactive robots and agents, virtual reality, and augmented reality.
For this project, we have several sub-projects;(A) Huggable CA: this sub-project develops huggable CAs’ hardware,
recognition functions, control mechanisms, and user interfaces for teleoperation.
This project also conducts field trials in real environments with developed
huggable CAs.
(B) CA-Platform: this sub-project develops teleoperation systems for operating
multiple CAs “done” by one teleoperator, methods for operating one CA bymultiple co-teleoperators, and middleware for managing them. Field trials in realenvironments such as shopping malls will also be conducted in the project.
(C) Biofeedback interface for CA: this sub-project develops UI technologies for
effective CA operation based on biological and behavioral information,investigating the CA usage impact on our body and mind. This project also
includes field trials in real environments with the developed interface and CAs.
(D) Bases of CA field trials: in this sub-project we build the bases of field trialsfor CA in Tokyo and Osaka. The base manages CA, supports building the CAsystems, and coordinates the fields for the trials. We require a manager,engineers for developing the base system, and coordinators for collaborating withcompanies.
[Work Location]
ATR, 2-2-2 Hikaridai Seika-cho, Sorakugun, Kyoto 619-0288 Japan (KansaiScience City)[Qualifications]Applicants must have:(1) A doctoral degree for researchers / a master degree for engineers(2) Excellent research achievements in the related field(s)(3) Business level or above in Japanese or English language proficiency(People who work on theme-D will need business level or above in Japanese
language proficiency)[Term of Employment]
From the starting date to March 31st, 2025 (Following the completion of theterm, the contract may be extended subject to evaluation)[Employment Form]
Regular working hours: 1 working day shall comprise 7.5 working hours
including a 60-minute break.
Flextime system and core time are available.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be based on individual performance. Employees
shall be entitled to annual paid leave and special leave. Commuting allowance,
medical insurance and employment insurance will be available.
Regular Holidays: Sundays, Saturdays, holidays defined in the public holiday
law, the period commencing on 29th December and ending 3rd January (exceptfor holidays defined in each of the foregoing items), and other holidays stipulated
by ATR[Application Documents]
Applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae (Free format)
2. List of research achievements
3. Reprints of major original papers (PDF is recommended)
4. An outline of research achievements (within two A4 pages, free format)
5. A research plan (within one A4 page, free format)
6. Application theme (A~D, multiple themes are welcome)
7. Name, affiliation, and contact information (e-mail address) of two professionalreferees who are willing to be contacted about the applicant[Sending Address and Contact Information]e-mail to ms-atr-contact [at] atr.jp
Note: Write [Application for Researcher/Engineer in DIL, ATR] in the subject
line. Attach the application documents in PDF format. If needed, protect thedocuments by password and send it.
If you have questions about this application, please send e-mail to ms-atr-contact[at] atr.jp. Write [Question about Application for Researcher/Engineer in DIL,ATR] in the subject line.
[Application Deadline]
at all times

[Selection Process]Document screening will be followed by online or face to face interviews.
Selected applicants will be notified within two weeks after the application
deadline. Unsuccessful applicants in the document screening process will not becontacted.
[Use of personal data]
All personal data received will be properly managed and only be used for thepurpose of recruitment.