Postdoctoral Project Researcher in AI-enhanced Theoretical Physics
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) · Kashiwa, Japan
Deadline 1 December 2026 (Asia/Tokyo)Deadline 1 December 2026 (Asia/Tokyo)
In short
Kavli IPMU in Kashiwa, Japan, seeks a postdoctoral project researcher in AI-enhanced theoretical physics for the JST PRESTO project "Human-AI Collaboration for Theoretical Physics", led by PI Leander Thiele. The role combines physics research with building and evaluating agentic AI systems. The desired start is 1 April 2027, and the contract can continue until 31 March 2030.
- PhD in physics or a related field by the start date.
- Desired start 1 April 2027, negotiable.
- The contract can continue until 31 March 2030, with a possible extension to 30 September 2030.
- Deadline: 1 December 2026 (Asia/Tokyo); later applications may still be reviewed. Likely open: confirm dates and requirements on the official page before applying.
- Institution
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
- Location
- Kashiwa, Japan · Onsite
- Type
- Postdoc · Contract
- Field
- Theoretical physics and agentic AI
- Level
- Postdoctoral
- Deadline
- 1 December 2026 (Asia/Tokyo)
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