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.
Job Opportunities for the 2nd round of Open Recruitment 2025 - Closed at 23:59 on 9 October 2025 (JST)
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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 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, 2026 |
| 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-saiyo-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 |
AIST is recruiting researchers with expertise in at least one of the fields such as physics, chemistry, electronics, material science, solid state chemistry, instrumentation engineering, to promote research and development (R&D) of quantum sensors using diamond nitorgen-vacancy (NV) centers. With the aim of solving social important issues using quantum technology, all applicants are also expected to actively absorb knowledge in relevant fields and promote interdisciplinary and international R&D integrating different technologies.
We 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, 2026 |
| 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-saiyo-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 |
We are looking for theoretical researchers who have excellent ability to promote algorithm design and use-case exploration for quantum computers (noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers and fault-tolerant quantum computers) and Ising machines (quantum and classical annealing machines) with the aim of creating new industries based on quantum technology. Applicants are expected to promote industrial collaborations and interdisciplinary R&D.
We 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, 2026 |
| 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-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
1 |
| Key Words |
Gate type quantum computer／Quantum annealing／Fault-tolerant quantum computer／AI／Optimization problem |
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Entry ID
G-QuAT-05 |
Title |
Research and development of hardware for scaling up quantum computers |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We are seeking researchers engaged in system development supporting the scaling of quantum computers, including high-frequency components, cryogenic systems, and related device development, as well as in the evaluation and development of component materials. In recruitment, we place high value on candidates who are eager to actively absorb knowledge and skills from other fields and who are motivated to promote integrated, cross-disciplinary R&D, industry-academia collaboration, international cooperation, and ambitious research initiatives. Applications are also welcome from those without a doctoral degree who wish to leverage their practical experience in industry to contribute to AIST’s R&D and its social implementation. |
| Start of Employment |
April 1st, 2026 |
| 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 |
E-mail：M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
RF system development／Cryogenic technology／Thermal properties/characteristics／Quantum computer |
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Entry ID
G-QuAT-06 |
Title |
Research and development of measurement techniques for superconducting quantum devices |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We invite researchers with expertise in fields such as superconducting quantum devices, superconducting control circuits, cryogenic experimental techniques, microwave engineering, and other related areas to apply. The goal of this call is to advance the technology for the operation and measurement of superconducting quantum computers composed of large-scale integrated qubits. Due to the broad range of expertise required for this research and development, we actively encourage applications from researchers in other fields who possess a strong motivation for research and development and who are eager to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
We 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, 2026 |
| 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 computer／Superconducting quantum devices／Superconducting control circuits／Cryogenic experimental techniques／Microwave engineering |
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Entry ID
G-QuAT-07 |
Title |
Research and development of superconducting quantum circuit |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
We invite researchers with expertise in fields such as superconducting control circuits, cryogenic experimental techniques, microwave engineering, and other related areas to apply. The goal of this call is to advance the technology for the operation and measurement of superconducting quantum computers composed of large-scale integrated qubits. Due to the broad range of expertise required for this research and development, we actively encourage applications from researchers in other fields who possess a strong motivation for research and development and who are eager to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
We 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, 2026 |
| 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 |
Superconducting digital circuits／Superconducting quantum devices／Superconducting control circuits／Cryogenic experimental techniques／Microwave engineering |
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Entry ID
G-QuAT-08 |
Title |
Research and development of superconducting quantum device and process |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
The Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT) is recruiting the following researchers in order to promote the research and development of superconducting qubits from the viewpoint of material, device, and fabrication process for superconducting quantum computing technologies.
Researcher who has expertise in fields such as superconducting quantum device and circuit, device-fabrication process, low temperature measurement, and microwave-electronics, and who promotes R&D of superconducting quantum device and process, by using AIST superconducting quantum circuit fabrication facility (Qufab).
It is desirable (but not a strict requirement) that applicants have experience of R&D of superconducting quantum devices and process, and management at company, research institutes and university, etc.
We 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, 2026 |
| 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-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
2 |
| Key Words |
Quantum computer／Superconducting quantum bit／superconducting device process technology |
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Entry ID
G-QuAT-09 |
Title |
Research and development of quantum technology |
| Job Summary and Essential/Desirable Skills and Experience |
AIST is recruiting researchers with expertise in at least one of the fields such as physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanical engineering, instrumentation engineering, material engineering, and quantum information science to promote R&D of quantum computers and sensors with the aim of solving social issues using quantum technology. All applicants are also expected to actively absorb knowledge in relevant fields, and promote interdisciplinary and international R&D integrating different technologies.
We 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, 2026 |
| 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-saiyo-ml*aist.go.jp (Replace "*" with "@") |
| Number of Position |
a few positions available |
| Key Words |
Silicon Spin Qubit／Semiconductor process／Semiconductor circuit design／Cryogenic technology／Superconductivity |
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