Topic: RIKEN iTHEMS

RIKEN iTHEMS seeks researchers in theoretical physics who will contribute to collaborations across mathematical, computational and natural sciences. The appointments span postdoctoral, research-scientist and senior research-scientist levels. Alongside independent research, senior appointees help coordinate interdisciplinary projects and mentor early-career colleagues. The Wako-based centre connects work on matter, the universe and living systems. Initial contracts are annual, with renewal subject to evaluation and maximum durations that depend on appointment level. Applications must reach RIKE

Join the AI as Science Team in RIKEN iTHEMS’ Division of Applied Mathematical Science to study foundational artificial intelligence, especially deep learning, and its applications in natural science. Researchers conduct independent and interdisciplinary collaborative work. Prior machine-learning expertise is not mandatory: the team welcomes established expertise in physics, neuroscience, mathematics or applied mathematics and engineering, together with motivation to pursue AI research. The one-year employment contract may renew up to three years for postdoctoral researchers or five for researc