How do human and machine intelligence arise? The International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) at The University of Tokyo was launched in October 2017 to tackle this challenge over the next ten years under the World Premier International (WPI) Research Initiative of Japan. IRCN researchers will understand emergent principles of neural circuit development to inspire next-generation neural computation for artificial intelligence and novel therapies for mental illness.
September 3, 2026
IRCN is seeking post-doctoral research fellows who specialize in machine learning/artificial intelligence/statistics and/or computational/mathematical neuroscience and are extremely motivated and enthusiastic to generate neuro-inspired artificial intelligence (A.I.).
September 3, 2026
At IRCN, we focus on brain development and its disorders to inspire novel AI, as well as their application to disease prediction and prevention. Through our Team Science approach, we have achieved breakthrough discoveries in five key areas: neuromodulation (reinforcement learning), critical period mechanisms, social learning, intrinsic activity, and predictive coding. We are now seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellows (project researchers) or project faculty members to work under the direction of principal investigators and to contribute to integrating these findings into innovative AI. This integration of basic and clinical neuroscience with computational and mathematical approaches is supported by state-of-the-art core facilities, including cellular and human imaging, data science, and gene targeting technologies.
September 4, 2026
IRCN is seeking a Core Manager for the Gene Core, This core facility provides specialized support for researchers in the design of genetically engineered (modified) mice, as well as the design and construction of viral vectors and plasmids. The Core Manager is expected to possess advanced molecular biology expertise and substantial hands‑on experience, enabling reliable production of these research resources.
September 4, 2026
IRCN is seeking a Core Manager for the Imaging Core, which enables data acquisition at diverse spatial and temporal resolutions using state-of-the-art optical imaging systems, thereby advancing our understanding of brain structure and function.
