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Seeking a Research Part-time Worker II (26-4)

Laboratory

Hierarchical Neural Computation RIKEN ECL Research Unit
RIKEN Center for Brain Science
(RIKEN ECL Unit Leader: Toshitake Asabuki)

Outline of Laboratory

The brain can flexibly learn from new experiences by integrating them with prior knowledge. This requires hierarchically organizing information to form rich representations of the external world. Our lab investigates the neural circuit mechanisms behind this by building mathematical models of synaptic plasticity that enables multiple interconnected neural circuits to collaboratively learn. We aim to deeply understand the computational principles of the brain's remarkable learning abilities by using computational models to replicate diverse experimental findings.

Job title and Job description

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Job title

Research Part-time Worker II: 1 position

Job description

Building biologically plausible recurrent neural networks and proposing synaptic plasticity rule to train the model.

The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.

Qualification

A person who is engaged in assisting research activities in order to effectively advance research projects, and who meets either of the following criteria:

  • A.Enrolled in a master’s program and if a non-Japanese citizen, fulfills all of the following conditions:
    • 1.Can verify having Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted
    • 2.Does not have a concurrent position outside of RIKEN
    • 3.Works no more than 28 hours per week
  • B. Has a high level of specialized knowledge or skills

Work location

RIKEN Wako Campus (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198)
Work location will not be changed during the term of this employment contract or upon renewal.

Salary and benefits

Hourly wages

1,300-1,550JPY (Research Part-time Worker II)

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be based on RIKEN’s regulations.
Commuting allowance provided (within a pre-determined range.)

Terms of contract

This contract shall run until July 31, 2026, as the project ends on July 31, 2026.
RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time.

Working days / hours

5 days per week (weekdays only), any time between 9:00 and 17:20 in one-hour units (Negotiable)
Work hours not to exceed 35 hours/week
(Working days and hours are negotiable. However, daily working hours cannot be shifted for different days.)

RIKEN has implemented a telecommuting system that allows employees to work from home or other locations permitted by RIKEN.

Holidays

Saturdays and Sundays, Japanese national holidays, New Year holidays (Dec.29-Jan.3), and RIKEN Foundation Day (4th Monday in October).

Other provisions

  • Worker’s accident compensation insurance applies. Social insurance will be applied depending on the working conditions.
  • Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the number of days and hours worked per week and the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work-life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
  • There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.
  • Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
  • These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
  • RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.

Application and required documents

Required documents

How to apply

The above documents should be combined into a single ZIP file and uploaded to the following link:

For Research Part-time Worker position, Hierarchical Neural Computation RIKEN ECL Research Unit, RIKEN CBS

After you upload the ZIP file, please let us (toshitake.asabuki@riken.jp) know the name of the uploaded file.

Note: None of the submitted documents will be returned.

Deadline

Open until the position is filled

Handling Personal Data

Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening at RIKEN. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause.

Selection process

Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews.

Notification of hiring decision

The notification of hiring decision (conditional offer of employment) regarding this selection shall be carried out through the presentation of an Employment Contract or a Conditional Offer of Employment issued by RIKEN.

Start of Employment

June 1, 2026 or later (Negotiable)

Contact Information

RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Hierarchical Neural Computation RIKEN ECL Research Unit
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198
Email: toshitake.asabuki@riken.jp
For inquiries, please send an email.

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