Project Researcher Position

Organisation/Company

The University of Tokyo

Department

Institute of Production Technology, TOYODA Keisuke lab.

Research Field

Engineering
Technology
Architecture

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline

30 Jun 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

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Our laboratory is advancing research and development on “Common Ground,” an interactive, multi-user dynamic general-purpose spatial description technology.

This project aims to construct a dynamic digital spatial infrastructure that enables simultaneous participation by multiple users through the integration of game engines, XR devices, spatial sensing technologies, high-capacity high-speed communication systems, and distributed computational processing.

Through government-funded research projects and collaborative research with private-sector partners, we conduct demonstration experiments while promoting social implementation of the technology and the standardization of interoperability specifications.

To further advance this research initiative, we are seeking a Project Researcher who will be responsible for research and development as well as project management.
https://www.commonground.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/

[Work content and job description]
Research, development, and implementation of Common Ground technologies (interactive, multi-user dynamic spatial description systems)
・Research on dynamic spatial representation using game engines, including sensors, high-capacity/high-speed communication, XR devices, computation, and device integration environments
・ Research on multi-user behavioral data processing and/or multi-agent swarm control using the above technologies
・ Research utilizing game engines and game AI, including analysis and systematization of specifications and characteristics across multiple digital spatial description methods
・Research on the development and formulation of interoperability specifications
Conducting demonstration experiments through government-commissioned research projects or joint research with private companies
・ Management of the above research projects
・ Writing academic papers and disseminating research outcomes through
international conferences and journals
・Actively engaging with the wider research community through conferences,
workshops, and research collaborations

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
153-8505 Tokyo THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO Bw-603, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:1or2
Hiring date:2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-05-01 00:00:00

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126020862&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:2 million yen - 16 million yen
Working hours:09:15-18:00
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Five days per week (Monday to Friday)
Days off:
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays (December 29 – January 3)
Overtime and other explanations:The contract may be renewed based on budget availability, progress of assigned duties, workload at the end of the term, performance, work attitude, and health condition.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:March 31, 2027
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:14days

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoking is prohibited on campus grounds. (Designated outdoor smoking areas are available.)

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Personal information will be handled confidentially and used solely for the purpose of recruitment.
- Application materials will not be returned.
- This announcement is based on the employment regulations in effect at the time
of recruitment. If regulations are revised before appointment, the revised
regulations will apply.
- If an applicant is under contract with a foreign government or corporation, or
receives significant benefits from such entities, the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) may restrict certain technology transfers. In such cases, such contracts or benefits must remain within a scope that does not hinder the execution of University duties.
Visa sponsorship may be provided for international candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
Japanese language proficiency is not required, as the primary working language in the laboratory is English, but would be considered an asset.

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of Tokyo

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

City

Tokyo

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