勤務地 : Hokkaido district - Hokkaido
公開開始日 : 2026/02/06
D126020460
Hokkaido University
研究分野 : Informatics - Intelligent robotics
Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
The Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuroscience (CHAIN) at Hokkaido University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the JST CREST (Strategic Basic Research Program) research area “Symbiotic AI Interdisciplinary Systems: Creation of an Interdisciplinary System Foundation for a Symbiotic and Collaborative Society with Humans and AI.”
This position is part of the project “Establishing Nonverbal Communication Channels to Promote Human–AI Coexistence and Collaboration.” The project is conducted jointly with Professor Taro Maeda (Osaka University) and Professor Norihiko Saga (Kwansei Gakuin University). At CHAIN, Associate Professor Hiroyuki Iizuka leads the research theme “Constructing Nonverbal Communication Channels between AI–AI Agents.”
Informal inquiries regarding the research topics and directions are welcome.
仕事内容・職務内容
Research on the development of cognitive models for nonverbal communication channels between AI agents, as well as duties related to the research project.
配属部署
Existing departments
Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuroscience (CHAIN)
職種
研究分野
給与
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
The position is based on an annual salary system (monthly base salary: 380,000–460,000 JPY, determined according to academic background and work experience). Employment conditions comply with the Hokkaido University Employment Regulations for Fixed-Term Staff Members.
勤務時間
Working hours :08:30-17:00
Holidays : Holidays include those prescribed by the Act on National Holidays of Japan, the year-end/New Year holidays (December 29–January 3), additional university-designated holidays, annual paid leave, and special paid leave.
Overtime and other explanations :
Overtime work may be required. With the employee’s consent, either the Professional Discretionary Labor System or the Fixed Working Hours System will be applied.
(Under the Professional Discretionary Labor System, the employee is deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.)
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
1.Hold a doctoral degree by the date of appointment.
業務における経験
2.Demonstrate an excellent research record in relevant fields.
3.Have interest in the research conducted at CHAIN.
4.Have experience in, or strong interest in, interdisciplinary collaborative research.
5.Have experience in simulation research using deep learning.
6.Be able to collaborate effectively with other research groups involved in the project.
雇用形態
Contract employee
契約期間
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
The contract may be renewed annually, with the maximum term extending until March 31, 2031, subject to performance and funding availability.
Probationary period present
A one-month probationary period applies, with no changes in employment conditions.
勤務地
待遇
各種制度
Transportation expenses : available
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : MEXT Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
応募上の配慮
面接実施に関しての配慮(海外など遠方にお住まいの方、他)
For applicants residing far from Hokkaido, interviews may be conducted online.
採用人数
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/04/01
Starting date : 2026/04/01
募集期間
2026/02/06~2026/06/15 Deadline for receipt
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
応募方法
応募書類
Other online application forms
3) Summary of Past Research (approximately 1,000 words)
4) Three representative publications (as electronic files or scanned copies)
5) Statement of Research Plans and Aspirations after Appointment (approximately 1,000 words)
6) Names and contact information (including email addresses) of two referees who may be contacted for evaluation
For item 4), prepare three separate PDF files.
All other documents (1, 2, 3, 5, 6) should be combined into a single PDF file.
These four PDF files (three files for item 4 and one file for all other items) must then be compressed into a single ZIP file for submission.
応募書類の返却
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
※募集期間外です。
公募のURL
選考・結果通知
選考内容
1. Document screening
2. Interview
Only applicants who pass the document screening will be contacted regarding the interview.
結果通知方法
Notification of Results:
Applicants will be notified individually by email regarding the final decision.
Notification will be sent by email within ten days after the interview.
連絡先
Hokkaido University
Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuroscience (CHAIN)
Hiroyuki Iizuka
0117063803
iizuka(at)chain.hokudai.ac.jp
※(at)を@に変更して送信してください。
備考
Hokkaido University is committed to promoting education and research activities conducted by a diverse range of personnel and to advancing gender equality. The university also strives to support the balance between work and personal life and to create an environment in which all members can fully demonstrate their abilities.
In this recruitment, when applicants are judged to be equally qualified in terms of achievements, preference will be given to female candidates.