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)

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. 
 

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

 
Job Opportunities for the 1st round of Open Recruitment 2021 - Closed at 12:00 *at noon on 11 October 2021 (JST)
 

Entry ID ITH-1	Title	Research and Development in Information Technology for Co-prosperity with Humans to Solve Social Issues to Achieve Society 5.0
	Details of Job Opportunity	In order to achieve Society 5.0, we are recruiting research scientists who can contribute to developing technologies to solve social issues such as declining birthrates and an aging population, and to promoting social implementation of technologies. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in research areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, controlling engineering, informatics, psychology, physiology, ergonomics and service engineering. A strong motivation for conducting translational research to solve problems in industry and society is highly desired.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2022
	Research Unit	Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute (AIST Tsukuba),  Cyber Physical Security Research Center (AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Kansai),  Human Augmentation Research Center (AIST Kashiwa), Human-Centered Mobility Research Center (AIST Tsukuba),  Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Tsukuba),  Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center (AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Tsukuba),  Digital Architecture Research Center (To be established on April 1, 2021) (AIST Tokyo Waterfront),  CNRS-AIST Joint Robotics Laboratory (AIST Tsukuba)
	URL	https://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	Approximately 6 positions
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Informatics/ Interdisciplinary science and engineering/ Social sciences/ Complex systems

Entry ID ITH-2	Title	Research and Development of Human-centered Information Technologies aimed at Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness and the Realization of a Prosperous and Comfortable Society
	Details of Job Opportunity	We are looking for a wide range of research scientists who can contribute to developing artificial intelligence technology for achieving a human-centered AI society that can anticipate changes in the industrial structure and create new customer values, cyber-physical system technology to support sophisticated industrial and social systems, mobility technology to expand life-space, and digital architecture technology for achieving a data-driven digital society. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in research areas, such as informatics, AI, robotics, controlling engineering, psychology, ergonomics, service engineering, and safety engineering. A strong motivation for conducting translational research to solve problems in industry and society is highly desired.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2022
	Research Unit	Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute (AIST Tsukuba), Cyber Physical Security Research Center (AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Kansai), Human Augmentation Research Center (AIST Kashiwa), Human-Centered Mobility Research Center (AIST Tsukuba), Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Tsukuba), Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center (AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Tsukuba), Digital Architecture Research Center (To be established on April 1, 2021) (AIST Tokyo Waterfront), CNRS-AIST Joint Robotics Laboratory (AIST Tsukuba)
	URL	https://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/dept/en_dithf.html
	Inquiry	E-mail: E-mail : ith-jobs-ml*aist.go.jp (Please replace "*" with "@".) Tel. 029-862-6028
	Number of Position	Approximately 10 positions
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Informatics/ Interdisciplinary science and engineering/ Social sciences/ Complex systems

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

Type D is a fixed-term position under annual salary system designed to appoint a highly qualified research scientist to promote research project flexibly and effectively. The tenure is maximally 5 years. It may be extended only once based on the examination. A tenure examination does not apply to this position.
 

• Type D - Fixed-Term Position

 
Job Opportunities for the 1st round of Open Recruitment 2021 - Closed at 12:00 *at noon on 11 October 2021 (JST)
 

Entry ID ITH-3	Title	Research and Development in Human-centered Artificial Intelligence and Digital Service Architecture
	Details of Job Opportunity	We are recruiting research scientists who have an experience in machine learning, knowledge representation, simulation, data engineering and other related technologies and can proactively conduct research globally. This position will engage in research and development of digital service architecture and new technologies for so-called "co-evolving AI," in which humans and AI can evolve together by exchanging newly acquired insights. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in engineering, informatics or closely related areas, and a remarkable record of publications and achievements of external funding and are highly motivated to develop research results for industry and society.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2022
	Research Unit	Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIST Tokyo Waterfront, AIST Tsukuba), Digital Architecture Research Center (To be established on April 1, 2021) (AIST Tokyo Waterfront)
	URL	https://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	Approximately 1 position
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Informatics/ Mathematical and physical sciences/ Interdisciplinary science and engineering/ Complex systems