Job Information
Organisation/Company: The University of Tokyo
Department: International Research Center for Neurointelligence
Research Field: Ethics in health sciences; Anthropology; Chemistry; Agricultural sciences; Pharmacological sciences; Biological sciences; Neurosciences; Environmental science; Technology; Medical sciences; Computer science; Information science; Engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Leading Researcher (R4); First Stage Researcher (R1); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 4 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer 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.
Details of the business
The IRCN (International Research Center for Neurointelligence) was established on October 10, 2017 with a 10-year mission: to create a new discipline at the interface of human and artificial intelligence from the perspective of neurodevelopment and its disorders. Great technical strides are prying open the black box of the brain, while artificial deep-learning algorithms can now defeat Go masters. Yet, we are still far from understanding the general and flexible intelligence characteristic of humans. IRCN seeks answers in the underlying principles of neural circuit development and how it goes awry in psychiatric disorders. This promises new insights for truly neuro-inspired artificial intelligence (A.I.) and innovative, computational approaches to better understanding the human condition. Ultimately, such an approach will encompass the fruits of human intelligence - the humanities and social sciences. Come share our quest, key collaborations, state-of-the-art core facilities and unique culture!
Work content and job description
- Pre- and post-award work of external research funds
- Support organizing seminars/symposia and other outreach activities aimed at disseminating our research achievements and strengths
- Planning and implementing programs to advance collaborative and interdisciplinary research at IRCN
- 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.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Precautions: Scope of change:
[Project Faculty Member] Place designated by the University. (In principle, University academic staff shall not be ordered to be reassigned or assigned to work on an external assignment against their will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff.)
[Project Researcher] Scope of change: In principle, within the same center.
Work location
113-0033 Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, The University of Tokyo Hongo Campus
Number of hired
Number of hired: 2 person(s)
Number of hired description: Approximately 1 to 2 positions
Hiring date: [contact details available in the full listing]
Starting date: [contact details available in the full listing]
Job content supplemental explanation: Starting date is negotiable.
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 9 million yen
Wages description: Annual salary system in accordance with the University of Tokyo Regulations, with a monthly salary of around ¥350,000 - ¥800,000 including Merit Based Allowances. (Salary is to be determined according to qualifications, ability, experience, etc.)
Working hours: 09:00-17:30
Break time: 12:00-12:45
Holidays: Saturday and Sundays; Statutory public holidays of Japan; Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3)
Overtime and other explanations: [Working hours] Under the discretionary work system for specialized work, the employee is considered to work 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: IRCN Project Faculty Member (Project Associate Professor, Project Lecturer, Project Research Associate) or Project Researcher (Full-time Fixed-term Project Staff)
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: [Employment period] From April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028. Starting date is negotiable.
[Renewable] The contract may be renewed. If renewed, it shall be on an annual basis. Renewal will be judged based on the budgetary situation, the progress of the work engaged in, remaining work at the end of the contract period, work performance, work attitude, health situation, and other factors. If renewed, the final date of the employment is March 31, 2030.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: 14 days from the date of hiring.
Various systems
Pay increase system: not available
Bonus: not available
Retirement allowances: not available
Transportation expenses: available ＊If condition apply, JPY55,000 per month at maximum.
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available ＊The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association (文部科学省共済組合, Monbukagakusho Kyosai Kumiai)
Employees' Pension Insurance: available ＊The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association (文部科学省共済組合, Monbukagakusho Kyosai Kumiai)
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited on the premises (smoking areas are located outside)
Supplementary explanation of compensation
[Paid Leaves] Annual paid leaves, refreshment leave, congratulatory or condolence leave, etc
Additional comments
- Travel cost will not be paid in screening process.
- For details on work conditions, please see the University of Tokyo Regulations on Conditions of Employment of Fixed-term Academic and Administrative Staff. (https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/rules_main.html)
- The University of Tokyo promotes gender equality and actively encourages women to apply.
- If you are personally in contract with foreign governmental bodies, corporations or universities, or you are in receipt of a large benefit (financial or any other form) from foreign governmental bodies during the period of your employment, the provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may prohibit or restrict the sharing of technology that are designated as controlled technology possibly making it difficult for you to fulfill your duties as an academic or administrative staff of the university as a result. Therefore, in such cases it is necessary to keep such contracts/benefits within the scope where it does not hinder the sharing of technologies necessary for your duties by the university.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The University of Tokyo
Country: Japan
City: Tokyo
