Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence
Mitsubishi Electric is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus on agentic AI systems, specifically multi-agent reasoning and self-improving agents. This unique opportunity allows early-career scientists to pursue their own original research agenda at an academically-oriented industrial laboratory.
The expected appointment for this position is 2 years and may lead to a subsequent full-time employment. The successful candidate will:
* Define and pursue an independent research agenda in AI agents
* Explore connections to existing research initiatives
* Publish high-impact articles in leading venues
Key Research Areas
We are particularly interested in candidates with solid expertise in:
* Fundamental generative AI techniques and agentic frameworks
* Foundation models: Large language models and vision language models
* Reinforcement learning, multi-agent, long-term planning, and knowledge transfer
* Cognitive architecture, mind theory, machine consciousness, reasoning, and world modeling
* Edge AI agents, AI accelerations, efficient AI, self-improving AI
* Embodied AI, robotic AI, human-AI collaboration
Qualifications and Skills
* PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields
* Strong publication record in top conferences/journals
* Solid experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning research
* Ability to conduct/publish independent research and collaborate across disciplines
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
* CV/resume
* Full list of publications
* Statement of research agenda/plans