The rapid growth of devices (smartphone, tablets, robots, wearables, etc.) and the Internet has increased the amount of information that is being produced and accessed by society. In order to better utilize the data produced from millions of devices and systems, we are conducting research and development in a wide range of fields at the interface between information technologies and human factors. Our mission is to engage and enrich the public through the research and development of intelligent systems combining computational and physical capabilities for human use. A key component of our mission is making new discoveries in the hardware and software that interacts with physical devices to sense and change the state of the real world. Our discoveries will lead to industry innovations and contribute to the advancement of society by facilitating the interaction of humans with cyber-physical systems.

Type A (Tenure-track position)/Type B (Tenured position)

• Type A - Tenure Track Position
• Type B - Tenured Position

The below-listed job opportunities are for both Type A (normally for 5 years) and Type B - which type of position applies will be determined following the selection process. The term for tenure track position may be shortened, e.g. 3 years or 4 years, commensurate with the candidate's previous achievements and professional experience. Research staff on tenure track are entitle to undergo a tenure rewiew one and a half years before the term ends.  

Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2019 - Closed at 17:00 on 15 October 2019 (JST)

Entry ID ITH-3	Title	Research and Development on Human Factors
	Details of Job Opportunity	Automotive Human Factors Research Center is conducting research to achieve our vision that is “Establishment of human-centered methodologies to design vehicles to be safe, comfortable and enjoyable for all drivers”. We are searching for a researcher who will conduct research to understand drivers in cognitive, physiological and behavioral levels and design appropriate interventions. The successful applicant will participate in one or some of the projects on supports of older and medically impaired drivers, human factors in automated and assisted driving, and driving pleasures. Applicants are expected to have PhD with academic backgrounds such as cognitive psychology, social psychology, ergonomics, human factors engineering, information science, computer science, human interface, service engineering, medical science and epidemiology, and also have high motivation to apply research outcomes to practical problems in industry and society. Experiences of driving or transportation research are preferable but not mandatory.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2020
	Research Unit	Automotive Human Factors Research Center
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/ahf/about.html
	Inquiry	E-mail : ith-jobs-ml*aist.go.jp (Please replace "*" with "@".) Tel. 029-862-6028
	Number of Position	1
	Related Research Areas	Social sciences,　Engineering,　Medicine,dentistry,and pharmacy,　Informatics

Type D (Non tenure-track position based on performance-based pay)

• Type D - Fixed-Term Position

Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment - Closed at 17:00 on 15 October 2019 (JST)

Entry ID ITH-5	Title	Resarch and Development on Artificial Intelligence
	Details of Job Opportunity	We are recruiting researchers who have experience in machine learning, knowledge representation, simulation, and other related technologies and can proactively conduct research globally. This position will engage in research and development of new technologies for so-called "co-evolving AI", with which human and AI can evolve together by exchanging newly acquired insights.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2020
	Research Unit	Artificial Intelligence Research Center, others
	URL	http://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/dept/en_dithf.html
	Inquiry	E-mail : ith-jobs-ml*aist.go.jp  (Please replace "*" with "@".) Tel. 029-862-6028
	Number of Position	2
	Related Research Areas	Informatics,　Mathematical and physical sciences,　Social sciences