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 1st round of Open Recruitment 2020 - Closed at 17:00 on 11 May 2020 (JST)

Entry ID ITH-1	Title	Research and Development to Improve Labor Productivity and Skill Transfer /Upgrading Technologies
	Details of Job Opportunity	We recruit researchers who can contribute to the optimization of labor and other input resources and the improvement of employee quality of work (QoW). In order to respond to the declining birthrate and aging population issues, our research focuses on creating new customer value that leads to changes in industrial structure as well as skill transfer and upgrading in all industries. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent extensive experience in research areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) collaborating with humans, system technologies integrating robots, sensors and other devices, or evaluation technologies based on ergonomics, and service engineering. High motivation for translational research to solve problems in industry and society is expected.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2021
	Research Unit	Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center, Human Augmentation Research Center, Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute, CNRS-AIST JRL  (Joint Robotics Laboratory)
	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 2 positions
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Informatics / Interdisciplinary science and engineering / Mathematical and physical sciences / Complex systems

Entry ID ITH-2	Title	Resaerch and Development on Measurement, Analysis and Supporting Techonologies for Extending Healthy Life Expectancy
	Details of Job Opportunity	We recruit motivated researchers focused on technologies for early detection of disease symptoms from mental and physical conditions and individual health and medical data. We are also recruiting proactive researchers interested in technologies for improving health status through personal and social intervention in daily life. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent extensive experience in research areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), robots, sensors, psychology, physiology, ergonomics, and service engineering. High motivation for translational research to solve problems in industry and society is expected.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2021
	Research Unit	Human Augmentation Research Center, Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute
	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 2 positions
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Informatics / Medicine,dentistry,and pharmacy / Social sciences / Complex systems

Entry ID ITH-3	Title	Research and Development in Human-centered Artificial Intelligence
	Details of Job Opportunity	We recruit 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. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in engineering, information science or closely related areas, and a remarkable record of publications and achievements of external funding. High motivation for translational research to solve problems in industry and society is expected.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2021
	Research Unit	Artificial Intelligence Research Center
	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	Approximately 2 positions
	Related Research Areas	Informatics / Interdisciplinary science and engineering / Mathematical and physical sciences

Entry ID ITH-4	Title	Resaerch and Development in Cyber-Physical Systems
	Details of Job Opportunity	We recruit motivated researchers experienced in technologies incorporating the physical and cyber space. Research areas include predicting changes in the physical space by mapping human life and social activities in cyber space, improving human life and society in the physical space using predictions from cyber space, and security technologies to ensure safety, security and trust. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent expertise in research areas such as hardware security, system security, artificial intelligence (AI), human informatics, etc. High motivation for translational research to solve problems in industry and society is expected.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2021
	Research Unit	Cyber Physical Security Research Center, Human Augmentation Research Center, Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute
	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 3 positions
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Informatics / Medicine,dentistry,and pharmacy / Mathematical and physical sciences / Complex systems

Entry ID ITH-5	Title	Research and Development in Human-centered Mobility
	Details of Job Opportunity	We recruit researchers who aim to expand the mobility space of humans and improve their health and quality of life. Our research includes understanding physical, perceptional, cognitive and social factors of humans related to mobility, development of systems and services that support mobility, and also those that improve value of mobility. Various mobility modes are considered, including walking, wheel chairs, personal vehicles, cars, automated cars, and also public transportation such as taxis, buses and trains. Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent ability in the fields of robotics, mechanical engineering, informatics, cognitive psychology, social psychology, ergonomics and human factors, service science, urban planning, transportation engineering, and epidemiology. High motivation for translational research to solve problems in industry and society is expected.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2021
	Research Unit	Human-Centered Mobility Research Center (Scheduled to be established on April 1, 2020)
	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 2 positions
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Social sciences / Informatics / Medicine,dentistry,and pharmacy / Complex systems

Entry ID ITH-6	Title	Resaerch, Development and Standadization in Digital and Service Technology
	Details of Job Opportunity	We recruit motivated researchers interested in the technologies of digital service architecture, security, safety, and platform design with the goal of standardization. These technologies are expected to systematize and organize data and knowledge derived from human life, industry, academics and the environment. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent expertise in conducting research in areas such as system security, artificial intelligence (AI), service engineering, human informatics, safety engineering, etc. High motivation for translational research to solve problems in industry and society is expected.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2021
	Research Unit	Cyber Physical Security Research Center, Human Augmentation Research Center, Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute, Industrial Cyber-Physical Research
	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 2 positions
	Related Research Areas	Engineering / Informatics / Interdisciplinary science and engineering / Mathematical and physical sciences / Complex systems

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

• Type D - Fixed-Term Position

Job Opportunities for the 1st round of Open Recruitment - Closed at 17:00 on 11 May 2020 (JST)

Entry ID ITH-7	Title	Research and Development in Human-centered Artificial Intelligence
	Details of Job Opportunity	We recruit 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. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in engineering, information science or closely related areas, and a remarkable record of publications and achievements of external funding. High motivation for translational research to solve problems in industry and society is expected.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2021
	Research Unit	Artificial Intelligence Research Center
	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	Approximately 1 position
	Related Research Areas	Informatics / Interdisciplinary science and engineering / Mathematical and physical sciences