Call for Project Academic Specialist (Fixed-term Project Staff) in Nagai Laboratory
at IRCN, The University of Tokyo

Yukie Nagai lab at IRCN investigates the mechanisms underlying human cognitive development and disorders through computationalapproaches. We develop computational neural networks inspired by the human brain and examine what mechanisms enable the networks
to acquire human-like intelligence. For more information, please visit our lab homepage at https://developmental-robotics.jp/en/.
We are currently seeking Project Academic Specialist to support the following projects:- CREST “Cognitive Feelings that Mediate Between Perception and Emotion” (PI: Yukie Nagai, Period: Oct 2021 - Mar 2027)- Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S) “Understanding Cognitive Individuality Based on a Unified Brain Theory: Assisting People with
Developmental Disorders” (PI: Yukie Nagai, Period: Jul 2021 - Mar 2026)

1Title / Number ofpositions

2 Employment period

Project Academic Specialist / One

From adoption date to March 31, 2025. Starting date is negotiable
The contract may be renewed. If renewed, it shall be on an annual basis.

3 Renewable

Renewal will be judged based on the budgetary situation, the progress of the work engaged in, remaining
work at the end of the contract period, work performance, work attitude, health situation, and other factors.
If renewed, the final date of the employment is March 31, 2026.

4 Probationary period

14 days from the date of hiring.
Yukie Nagai (IRCN Principal Investigator) lab, International Research Center for Neurointelligence, The
University of Tokyo, Institutes for Advanced Study

5 Place of work

(7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033 JAPAN)
Scope of change: In principle, within the same center.
● Assisting research for CREST “Cognitive Feelings that Mediate Between Perception and Emotion” andGrant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S) “Understanding Cognitive Individuality Based on a Unified Brain
Theory: Assisting People with Developmental Disorders”

6 Job Description● Other academic support services in the laboratory
Scope of change: The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions, or order themto take up additional positions.

7 Working Hours

8 Holidays

9 Leaves

Working hours: 38 hours 45 minutes per week（9:00-17:45 *12:00-13:00 break）※Overtime work may be ordered.

Saturday and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New
Year holidays(December 29 through January 3)

Annual paid leaves, refreshment leave, congratulatory or condolence leave, etc● Salary: Annual salary system in accordance with the University of Tokyo Regulations, with a monthly
salary of around ¥250,000 - ¥350,000 including Merit Based Allowances. (Salary is to be determined
10 Salary & Benefits

according to qualifications, ability, experience, etc.)● Commuter allowance: If conditions apply, JPY55,000 per month at maximum● Overtime allowance: Dependent on hours of each month● No retirement beneﬁts or bonuses

Eligible for MEXT Mutual Aid Association (health insurance and pension schemes), employees’ pension,
11 Available insurances

employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance in accordance with laws andregulations.
*MEXT: Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology● Bachelar or Master degree in engineering, computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience, or relevant
fields12 Qualifications● Programming skills● Communication skills in English is preferred● Experiences in computational neuroscience and/or cognitive developmental robotics are preferred

13 Application documents

Resume using the linked form
(please download from https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html)
Interested applicants should send application materials (PDF format) to: yukie#ircn.jp with the email title

14 Submission"Application for Project Academic Specialist at IRCN Nagai Lab". (Please replace # with @ before using thisemail address)
October 31, 2024. Once a suitable candidate has been selected, the recruitment process will be closed.

15

Application Deadline

All applications will be screened, and only those qualified will be scheduled for an interview (on-site or via

Selection Processvideo).
If your application passes the screening, you will be contacted by email for an interview.
Yukie Nagai lab, International Research Center for Neurointelligence

16 Inquiries

Attn: Yukie Nagai
e-mail：yukie#ircn.jp *Please replace # with @ before using this email address.

17 Recruiter Name

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The University of Tokyo

Smoking is prohibited on the premises (smoking areas are located outside)(1) Submitted documents will not be returned. Personal information is handled carefully according to thePrivacy Policy of the University of Tokyo, and will be used only for the job selection process.
(2) Travel cost will not be paid in screening process.
(3) For details on work conditions, please see the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions ofEmployment of Fixed-term Academic and Administrative Staff.
（https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/rules_main.html）
19 Notices(4) The University of Tokyo promotes gender equality and actively encourages women to apply.
(5) If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations or universities, or you
are in receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign governmental bodies during theperiod of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may
prohibit or restrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making it
difficult for you to fulfill your duties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result.
Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does nothinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.