Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT)

Type B - Tenured Position

Type B is a tenured position of research scientist normally offered to a candidate with significant research achievements and management experience.
 

• Type B - Tenured Position

Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on October 8, 2026 (JST)

Entry ID G-QuAT-01	Title	Research and development on quantum-AI hybrid computing infrastructure
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	AIST is recruiting researchers with expertise in information engineering or quantum information science to promote R&D of quantum and classical hybrid computing infrastructure with the aim of solving social issues using quantum technology. All applicants are desirable to have expertise in high-performance computing. All applicants are also expected to actively absorb knowledge in relevant fields, and promote interdisciplinary and international R&D integrating different technologies. We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT)
	Work Location	AIST Tokyo Waterfront、AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Quantum Computing／High Performance Computing／Quantum Classical Hybrid Computing／GPU Computing／Computing System Architecture & Operation
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Entry ID G-QuAT-02	Title	Research and development of quantum sensing
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are looking for researchers who have expertise in at least one of the fields of physics, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, materials science, solid state chemistry, and measurement engineering, and who will promote research and development of quantum sensing technology from sensor devices to systems, such as the use of diamond nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers. In recruitment, we emphasize the desire to actively absorb knowledge and technology from other fields with the aim of solving social issues, and to promote cross-technical research and development, industry-academia collaboration, international collaboration, and challenging research and development. We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT)
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Quantum measurement and sensing／Diamond／Nitrogen-vacancy center／Current measurement／Magnetic measurement
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Entry ID G-QuAT-03	Title	R&D on use-case exploration for quantum computers and Ising machines
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	With the aim of creating new industries using quantum technology, we are looking for researchers who will develop algorithms for quantum computers (noisy medium-sized quantum computers, error-tolerant general-purpose quantum computers) and ising machines (quantum/classical annealing machines), as well as theory and simulation to promote the search for use cases in fields such as materials science, drug discovery and medicine, finance, and safety and security. In recruitment, we will emphasize the willingness to actively promote industry-academia collaboration with companies and cross-sectoral development. We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT)
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	2
	Key Words	Gate type quantum computer／Quantum annealing／Fault-tolerant quantum computer／AI／Optimization problem
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Entry ID G-QuAT-04	Title	Research and development on quantum hardware
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are looking for researchers who will promote research and development of hardware technologies used in quantum computers, quantum sensors, and quantum photonics (high-frequency materials, device development, component material evaluation, development of systems including refrigerators, etc., as well as material development and low-temperature characterization that contribute to the development of these components). In recruitment, regardless of the field of expertise, we emphasize the willingness to actively absorb knowledge and technology from other fields, and to promote integrated research and development, industry-academia collaboration, international collaboration, and challenging research and development across technical fields. In addition, we will deploy the research results of quantum technology that take advantage of our own characteristics in AIST, and emphasize the willingness to connect them to the social implementation of quantum technology, and the ability to actively collaborate with companies and academia. We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT)
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	1
	Key Words	Quantum measurements and technologies／Optical measurement/Precision measurement／Thermal properties/characteristics／Cryogenic technology／RF measurement
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Entry ID G-QuAT-05	Title	Research on the design, manufacture, measurement and evaluation of superconducting quantum devices
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	We are looking for researchers who will promote at least one of the control circuit design, device manufacturing, process development, and evaluation technologies for superconducting quantum computers consisting of large-scale integrated qubits. It is desirable to have expertise in one of the academic fields such as superconducting control circuits, device fabrication processes (superconductivity, semiconductors), cryogenic experimental technology, microwave engineering, etc., but it is important to promote research and development through design, manufacturing, and measurement, and actively recruit human resources with a strong desire to promote research and development regardless of their expertise. We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT)
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	3
	Key Words	Superconducting control circuits／Superconducting quantum devices／Superconducting device process technology／Cryogenic experimental techniques／Microwave engineering
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Entry ID G-QuAT-06	Title	Research and Development Related to Quantum Technology
	Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience	In this entry, applicants will propose research topics that contribute to solving social issues using quantum technology. If your research theme or area of expertise does not match any of the other entry topics, or if you are unsure which topic is suitable for your research theme or specialty, we recommend applying for this entry. We widely seek individuals with expertise and research achievements in at least one field such as physics, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, measurement engineering, materials engineering, or information science, and who are actively engaged in solving social issues using quantum technology. In recruitment, emphasis is placed on actively absorbing knowledge and technologies from other fields, promoting integrated research and development across technical fields, industry-academia collaboration, international collaboration, and the willingness to pursue challenging research and development. We also welcome those who do not have a doctoral degree but who are motivated to utilize their practical experience at a company for the social implementation of AIST's R&D.
	Start of Employment	April 1st, 2027
	Research Unit	Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT)
	Work Location	AIST Tsukuba、AIST Tokyo Waterfront
	URL	https://unit.aist.go.jp/g-quat/index_en.html
	Inquiry	M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@")
	Number of Position	a few positions available
	Key Words	Silicon quantum computing／Neutral atom trapping ／Semiconductor Process／Spintronics／Material Informatics
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Type D - Fixed Term position

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.
 

• Type D - Fixed Term Position

Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2026 - Closed at 23:59 on October 8, 2026 (JST)