The University of Tokyo Recruitment 2026 | Postdoctoral Fellows (Fixed-Term Project Researcher) at WPI-IRCN SENDO Programme

The University of Tokyo Recruitment 2026 | Postdoctoral Fellows (Fixed-Term Project Researcher) at WPI-IRCN SENDO Programme

The International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN), The University of Tokyo, invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellow (Fixed-Term Project Researcher) positions under the SENDO: International Leading Research Programme. The programme seeks highly motivated early-career researchers to undertake interdisciplinary and international collaborative research in brain science and neurointelligence.

Position Details

• Post: Postdoctoral Fellow (Project Researcher)

• Number of Positions: Up to 05

• Affiliation: International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN), The University of Tokyo

• Employment Type: Fixed-Term Project Researcher

• Start Date: After 1 September 2026 (negotiable)

• Initial Appointment: One year

• Contract Period: Until 31 March 2027

• Renewal: Renewable annually based on project progress, performance, and institutional requirements.

About the Programme

The SENDO programme is part of an International Leading Research grant sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan. The initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and create a globally connected research ecosystem in neurointelligence and brain sciences.

The programme welcomes researchers specializing in:

• Neurobiology

• Developmental Neuroscience

• Social Neuroscience

• Intelligent Robotics

• Mathematical Neuroscience

• Related interdisciplinary fields

Research Theme

Selected candidates will participate in international collaborative research activities under the theme:

“Nurturing Brain Networks for Social Networks”

Applicants are required to specify their preferred research project and laboratory location while submitting their application.

International Partner Institutions

Postdoctoral Fellows will undertake collaborative research with one of the programme’s international partner institutions:

1. Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard University (USA)

2. Institute of Neuroscience, National Research Council (CNR), Italy

3. École Normale Supérieure (France)

4. Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

5. Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Italy

Place of Work

• One of the five international partner laboratories; and

• International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN), The University of Tokyo

• Address: 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan

Research Environment

Established in 2017 under the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) of MEXT, WPI-IRCN aims to:

• Advance understanding of brain development and disorders

• Pioneer novel AI-inspired approaches to disease prediction and prevention

• Promote interdisciplinary and globally connected research

• Facilitate collaborations among leading researchers worldwide

The centre offers an intellectually stimulating environment that brings together neuroscience, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and computational sciences to address fundamental questions about brain function and cognition.

Why Join WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo?

• Conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research at one of Japan’s leading research centres.

• Collaborate with internationally renowned institutions and scientists.

• Gain global research exposure through overseas placements and partnerships.

• Work on transformative research at the intersection of brain science, artificial intelligence, and neurotechnology.

• Become part of a world-class, diverse, and collaborative scientific community.

Interested and qualified candidates from all nationalities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this exciting postdoctoral opportunity at The University of Tokyo’s WPI-IRCN under the SENDO International Leading Research Programme.

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