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• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  The International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER) is a member Center of the “WPI Academy” founded by MEXT’s Research Promotion Bureau. I2CNER’s mission is to contribute to the creation of a sustainable and environmentally friendly society by conducting fundamental research for the advancement of low carbon emission and cost-effective energy systems, and improvement of energy efficiency. Please refer to the link below column for more detailed information regarding I2CNER.
  
  In November 2022, I2CNER is launching the “Center for Energy Systems Design," referred to as “the Center”, under the “Carbon Neutral Energy Alliance” in collaboration with six research institutes* to conduct research that contributes to the realization of carbon neutrality. The Center consists of six research teams: "Photo Conversion", "Electric Conversion", "Materials Conversion", "Materials/Transport", "Data Science", and "Energy Analysis".
  The Center’s goal is "energy system design, high-speed conversion of energy, and materials conversion through using data science" toward the realization of carbon neutrality. Please refer to the following link for more detailed information regarding CESD.
  
  *Six collaborative institutes:
  Hokkaido University, Institute for Catalysis (ICAT)
  Tohoku University, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR)
  Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics (ISE)
  Kumamoto University, Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials (IINa)
  RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS)
  National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
  
  CESD Website

• Work content and job description

  CESD / I2CNER recruits one post-doctoral research associate to advance the development of advanced electrochemical energy conversion systems; conversion of electricity to fuel and vice versa, such as electrochemical hydrogen/fuel production, fuel cells, etc. using ceramic proton conducting materials. The selected researcher will collaborate with Associate Professor Leonard Kwati in the Electrical Energy Conversion Team. We are seeking candidates with sufficient knowledge of electrochemistry, solid-state chemistry, materials chemistry and characterization.
  In particular, candidates with knowledge in any of the following areas are preferred:
  (1) Solid oxide electrolysis and fuel cell technology,
  (2) Synthesis and processing of solid oxide and relevant materials,
  (3) High-intermediate temperature electrochemical process engineering and system modelling.
  
  Furthermore, we strongly recommend that post-doctoral research fellows engage in proactive research collaboration with faculty members, researchers from all three research Thrusts, and the six collaborative institutes at I2CNER. Consequently, we extend a warm welcome to qualified candidates who possess the capability to collaborate not only with the center but also on the relevant research at I2CNER.

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• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  The Premium Research Institute for Human Metaverse Medicine (WPI-PRIMe) at Osaka University aims to create a new scientific field, Human Metaverse Medicine, by combining two academic disciplines: human organoid-based biomedical science and information mathematical science. This new field seeks to understand and provide solutions for chronic diseases.
  We are looking for one Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-Time) to join a newly established team led by Dr. Elisa Domínguez Hüttinger.

• Work content and job description

  - Construction, calibration, validation, and analysis of mechanistic mathematical models of complex biological systems.
  - Bioinformatics and statistical analysis of data obtained from cells, organoids, and patients.

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  The Premium Research Institute for Human Metaverse Medicine (WPI-PRIMe) at Osaka University aims to create a new scientific field, Human Metaverse Medicine, by combining two academic disciplines: human organoid-based biomedical science and information mathematical science. This new field seeks to understand and provide solutions for chronic diseases.
  We are looking for one Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-Time) to join a newly established team led by Dr. Elisa Domínguez Hüttinger.

• Work content and job description

  -Construction, calibration, validation, and analysis of mechanistic mathematical models of complex biological systems.
  -Bioinformatics and statistical analysis of dynamical and multi-omics data obtained from cells, organoids, and patients.
  -Planning and conducting research in collaboration with both experimental and computational PRIMe labs, as well as supervising new lab members.

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• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  Academic researcher at the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral‧Energy Research‧Mitsui Chemicals Carbon-Neutral Research Center, Kyushu University.
  In order to promote research themes in the laboratory, this position is responsible for the development of organic materials used for research, such the synthesis and purification of π-conjugated compounds or donor-acceptor compounds.

• Work content and job description

  ‧Synthesis and purification of organic materials
  ‧Organize and compile analytical data obtained in the project.
  ‧Prepare reports and presentation materials

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  The Mathematical Science Group of the Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR) of Tohoku University invites applications for assistant professor positions. Strong research interests in mathematics and collaborating with material science are required.

• Work content and job description

  Successful applicants are expected to be active and show exceptional potential for leadership in interdisciplinary collaborations between mathematics and materials science.

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• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  Those work is being carried out under the "WPI-Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change(WPI-AIMEC, Director: Toshio Suga)," a world-class research center program jointly hosted by Tohoku University and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology(JAMSTEC). This takes initiative in part of the Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem "ASPIRE for Top (in the field of biosciences)" funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The research project, titled " Research and development of integrative analyses for marine ecosystem change and establishment of an ocean brain-circulation platform " (December 1, 2024, to March 31, 2030, Principal Investigator: Fumio Inagaki), focuses on the development of young researchers and the promotion of international brain circulation. The international coordination will mainly involve collaboration with the USA and Germany.
  
  If hired, a candidate will be required to perform the above duties on a full-time basis. (For example, the applicant cannot engage in research activities as a principal investigator of a Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research or in educational activities such as lectures for students.)

• Work content and job description

  The candidate will be expected to engage in the following tasks
  (1) Nurturing young researchers: In collaboration with WPI-AIMEC and the Tohoku University International Joint Graduate Programs in Environmental and Geosciences (GP-EES), support the education and research activities of young researchers (graduate students and postdoctoral researchers) and provide international coordination support for overseas training, etc.
  (2) Promoting international brain circulation: Supporting international coordination tasks such as logistical adjustments and Travel Cost procedures for various domestic and international committees and related events
  (3) Support for various reports and evaluations related to the ASPIRE project
  (4) Public relations and outreach activities related to the ASPIRE project
  ・High level of English proficiency is essential.
  ・Depending on the tasks, business trip to Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) or other organizations is required.

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  The International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) was established at the University of Tokyo in 2017 as funded by the World Premier International Research Center Program (WPI).
  IRCN investigates the roots of human intelligence, its application to clinical medicine, and pursues the development of new AI using these findings. IRCN brings together researchers with a high degree of diversity from Japan and abroad, and actively promotes collaborative research with overseas partner research centers around the world.
  IRCN is seeking University Research Administrator(s) (URA(s)) to join us in the following roles.

• Work content and job description

  (1) Pre- and post-award work of external research funds
  (2) Support organizing seminars/symposia and other outreach activities to disseminate research capabilities
  (3) Planning to promote collaborative and interdiciplinary research at IRCN
  (4) Other tasks as designated by the Director
  
  Scope of change:
  [Project Faculty Member] The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions, or order them to take up additional positions or to work on an external assignment. (In principle, there is no such thing as being ordered against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff.)
  [Project Researcher] The University may order employees to be reassigned to different positions, or order them to take up additional positions or to work on an external assignment.

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• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  Postdoctoral researcher position at Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.-Carbon Neutral Research Center (MCI-CNRC) in International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER), Kyushu University.

• Work content and job description

  ・Research and development of microwave-assisted chemical absorption of CO2
  ・Research and development of microwave-sensitizing CO2 absorbent.

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• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  Research in the field of perovskite solar cell

• Work content and job description

  I2CNER recruits one post-doctoral researcher for perovskite solar cell research. The researcher, who has achievements and ability for fabrication and evaluation of perovskite solar cells, is welcomed.

Job description

• Background of the recruitment and description of the project

  Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi) was selected by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as a part of the World Premier International Research Center (WPI) Program, and it was established within Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS) on 30 October 2018 with Mitinori Saitou, a world-leading developmental biologist, at its head. ASHBi is now looking for a Program-Specific Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow) in the laboratory of Professor Hiraoka (Applied Mathematics Group).

• Work content and job description

  Research on the development of data analysis methods (theory, implementation, actual data analysis, etc.) for genome and epigenome data based on mathematical sciences (statistics, dynamical system, topology, etc.). This is part of the research on the research topic "Innovation in Interdisciplinary Mathematical Research via Single-Cell Data Science" in the JST CREST research area "Creation of Mathematical Foundation for Prediction and Control". The successful applicant will conduct research under the guidance of Associate Professor Yusuke Imoto of the Hiraoka Group.