Call for Project Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow (Project Researcher) (Fixed-term) (Nagai Laboratory)at IRCN, The University of Tokyo
Yukie Nagai lab at IRCN investigates the mechanisms underlying human cognitive development and disorders through computational
approaches. 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 researchers (Project Research Associates or Project Researchers) to participate in the following projects:- Moonshot “Development of “Jizai Hon-yaku-ki (At-will Translator)” connecting various minds based on brain and body functions” (PI:Kenichiro Tsutsui, Period: Sep 2022 - Mar 2027)

1Title / Number ofpositions

2 Employment period

Project Research Associate or Project Researcher / 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, 2027.

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(7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 113-0033 JAPAN)

5 Place of work

Scope of change:[Project Research Associate] Place designated by the University. (In principle, University academic staff shallnot be ordered to be reassigned or assigned to work on an external assignment against their will. Details arein accordance with Article 4 of the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of AcademicStaff.)[Project Researcher] Scope of change: In principle, within the same center.
The successful candidates will develop technologies that estimate, predict, and visualize mental states suchas emotions and intentions from human Using computational methods,motor signals (e.g., gestures, facialexpressions, speech) and physiological signals (e.g., heart rate, respiration, brain waves). This work requires
knowledge of various signal processing techniques, including image and audio processing, as well as machinelearning and neural networks. Additionally, they will collaborate with project members to conduct cognitive
psychology experiments involving infants and individuals with neurodiversity. For more details, please visit
our laboratory's website (https://developmental-robotics.jp).

6 Job Description
Scope of change:[Project Research Associate] The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions, ororder them to take up additional positions or to work on an external assignment. (In principle, there is no suchthing as being ordered against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the University of Tokyo
Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff.)[Project Researcher] The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions, or orderthem to take up additional positions or to work on an external assignment.
7 Working Hours

8 Holidays
9 Paid Leaves

Under the discretionary work system for specialized work, the employee is considered to work 7 hours and 45
minutes per day.
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 salaryof around ¥390,000 - ¥500,000 including Merit Based Allowances. (Salary is to be determined according to
10 Salary & Benefits

qualifications, ability, experience, etc.)● Commuter allowance: If conditions apply, JPY55,000 per month at maximum● No retirement beneﬁts or bonuses
Eligible for MEXT Mutual Aid Association (health insurance and pension insurance), employment insurance,

11 Available insurances

and workers’ accident compensation insurance in accordance with laws and regulations.
*MEXT: Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology● PhD in engineering, computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience, or relevant ﬁelds

12 Qualifications● Programming skills● Communication skills in English● Experiences in computational neuroscience and/or cognitive developmental robotics are preferred● Cover letter (English or Japanese)● Curriculum vitae (English or Japanese)

13 Application documents● Publication list (English or Japanese)● Research plan (English or Japanese, A4 2-3 pages)● Name, aﬃliation, and email address of two references (one of which should be a current employer orsupervisor)
Interested applicants should send application materials (PDF format) to: yukie#ircn.jp with the email title

14 Submission"Application for Project Research Associate / Project Researcher at IRCN Nagai Lab". (Please replace # with@ before using this email 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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Status of measures toprevent passive

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 arein receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign governmental bodies during the periodof your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit orrestrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making it difficult foryou to fulfill your duties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result. Therefore, in suchcases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing oftechnologies necessary for your duties by the university.