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This is a game-changing technology for the next generation of mobility, and we are promoting both research aimed at presenting it at top conferences and product development through DENSO.

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Research and Development

■Company Overview MAZIN Inc. is a startup specializing in manufacturing and AI, with the mission of "building strong factories." As of the end of 2024, we have a workforce of 20 people, with plans to expand to 50 by 2025. We are a growing company, attracting attention, including being selected as one of Japan's 100 most amazing ventures. Manufacturing is a massive industry, employing approximately 500 million people worldwide and accounting for 20% of total production. This industry will undergo major changes in the future due to challenges such as population decline and rising labor costs, as well as the rapid evolution of AI and robotics technologies. We believe that within a few years, a completely different landscape will become commonplace, with AI and humanoids at work in factories around the world. MAZIN is moving forward with speed at this turning point, positioning itself as a catalyst for innovation and striving to grow as a factory automation (FA) company building next-generation factories. ■Business Overview We are engaged in the following two businesses. 1. Industrial Machinery Development and Sales: Research, development, and sales of next-generation industrial machinery (machine tools, injection molding machines, etc.) equipped with AI. 2. Factory DX Services: Provide on-site support for factory DX by providing on-site support at customer factories. ■Job Description As our business expands, the number of R&D themes is increasing, and we are seeking engineers to work on these themes. ■Job Description - Research and development of next-generation technologies for factory automation - R&D themes will be provided, and you will work collaboratively with other engineers to advance them. ■Examples of themes you will be involved in - Data collection experiments using machine tools and injection molding machines - Algorithm development using statistical analysis and machine learning on collected data - Machine behavior modeling and characteristic evaluation experiments, etc. ■Attractive Points of the Position - Ability to collect data to be analyzed - Ability to develop data analysis algorithms based on machine behavior and physical phenomena during processing - Ability to implement developed algorithms into software for industrial equipment - Ability to directly receive customer feedback and incorporate it into product development

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Speech Recognition and Acoustic Processing Algorithm Researcher * Fixed-term employment, renewable

About Honda Research Institute (HRI) As a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., HRI was established in 2003 in Japan, the United States, and Europe to explore new fields beyond automotive technology. Our philosophy is "Innovation through Science." Toward the realization of a hybrid society in which people, the global environment, and intelligent systems coexist in harmony, we focus on communication and sensing, such as cooperative intelligence and cooperative devices, through a multifaceted approach incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics, systems science, neuroscience, materials science, psychology, and social ethics. ■Job Opportunity We are seeking a "Speech Recognition and Acoustic Processing Algorithm Researcher" to work on next-generation technology research to solve various problems related to acoustics and speech recognition. [Job Details] - Acoustic model and language model adaptation in speech recognition, end-to-end modeling, diarization, and application of Kaldi/ESPnet - Time-series signal processing in acoustics, speech enhancement, and noise reduction - Collaborating with Honda Group companies and sister companies to develop strategies for acoustics and speech recognition research As a future team leader, you are expected to be responsible for formulating strategies in this field, proposing new technologies and research topics, managing projects, mentoring team members and junior colleagues, collaborating with internal and external experts to build networks, and presenting results publicly. [Job Features] This position involves leading cutting-edge technologies, including next-generation acoustics and speech recognition research, by planning, proposing, implementing, and conducting experiments. You will actively research and make recommendations, including publishing your own papers. By leveraging your experience and knowledge, you will be able to independently plan and propose research directions, goals, approaches, and plans, making this a challenging position. - Speech recognition algorithms (acoustic models, language models, end-to-end models, diarization, etc.) - Acoustic processing algorithms (time-series signal processing, speech enhancement, noise reduction, etc.) - Machine learning algorithms related to the above (deep learning, etc.) Based on Honda's shared philosophy of "technology for people," we will leverage our experience and knowledge to lead research and development with speed and innovative ideas, striving to be unique in the world. We will grasp cutting-edge trends in the fields of acoustics and speech recognition, clarify the value of the technical research we should undertake, and proactively promote research on next-generation acoustic and speech recognition algorithms. We will also aim for even better results through rapid prototyping, experimentation, analysis, and feedback, with specific application fields and users in mind. We will actively disseminate research results externally through international conferences and papers, thereby enhancing our company's presence. This project will be promoted as a research project under the Research Division Manager (Research Division). Research projects are proposed by researchers themselves, including the content and budget, and are launched with board approval. - Approximately half of our employees are foreign nationals, creating a truly international workplace. Communication within the company is conducted daily in both Japanese and English. - The workplace is located within Honda Motor Co.'s Wako Campus, a suburban office building that has won numerous awards. - Researchers have a great deal of discretion, and we actively encourage the external presentation of their research results. We have a culture that values the will of researchers while respecting the company's direction.

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Researcher in Plant Science and Crop Breeding

You will be primarily responsible for research and development using genome editing to create new varieties. Depending on your abilities, you will be able to take the lead in conducting research from design to implementation. Depending on your experience, you will also be responsible for mentoring other team members. Our company's main technologies are listed below. [Genome Editing Technology] A proprietary platform applicable to a variety of crops and varieties Genome editing is one solution for rapid variety development. GrandGreen develops new seeds and seedlings using our proprietary genome editing platform technology for crops. ★GrandGreen's Unique Core Technology ① Gene App™: A versatile delivery technology A unique, highly efficient delivery technology applicable to a variety of practical varieties of various plant species. The conventional Agrobacterium method utilizes foreign genes, which requires genetic modification and tissue culture, requiring a certain amount of time. gene App™ does not involve genetic modification and does not require tissue culture, allowing for highly efficient genome editing in a shorter period of time than conventional techniques. (Patent pending) ② Original genome editing kit "3GE (triple GE)™" Previous genome editing tools (enzymes) and enzyme expression vectors were not optimized for crops. 3GE™ provides highly efficient genome editing using genome editing tools and expression vectors uniquely modified for plant cells. (Patent pending) ③ Genomics Under the leadership of an experienced team of experts, primarily consisting of plant scientist PhDs and breeders, we utilize next-generation sequencing (NGS) to rapidly and accurately determine DNA base sequences, proprietary data analysis, and a network to identify target genes. ★ Patented "Promoter AI™" AI-based promoter region genome editing technology "Promoter AI™" AI-based promoter region genome editing technology modulates gene expression levels without altering gene function by editing the promoter region, which determines gene expression intensity, based on AI predictions. This enables groundbreaking trait conferring through genome editing for function enhancement, in addition to conventional loss-of-function conferring. This is expected to revolutionize plant breeding. ★Opening an industry-academia collaborative research chair (commonly known as the Future Crops Lab) at Nagoya University in October 2024. We are actively conducting collaborative research with academic researchers and will continue to promote the development of new crops and technologies through industry-academia collaboration. Learn more about our technology here: https://www.gragreen.com/technology Learn more about our services here: https://www.gragreen.com/service

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Pharmacokinetics research of pharmaceuticals

・Pharmacokinetic evaluation during the discovery stage ・Resolving bioanalysis issues ・Planning pharmacokinetic studies for regulatory submissions ・Developing and implementing new pharmacokinetic technologies ・Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders involved in drug discovery projects You will be able to address R&D challenges from a non-clinical pharmacokinetic perspective in a timely manner. This is an environment where you can propose solutions from the development field and move the project forward with a sense of responsibility. You will have the opportunity to propose new development themes that will lead to business expansion and deepen your expertise in pharmacokinetics and related fields. You will gain a wide range of experience from drug discovery to development, and you will experience true growth as a researcher.

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Pharmaceutical discovery research position

- Responsible for preclinical drug development as part of a drug discovery project (e.g., utilizing molecular biology to develop polymeric drugs) - Research and propose new themes and fundamental drug discovery technologies - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders involved in drug discovery projects Our industry-leading platform for logical compound design and synthesis analyzes a wide range of evaluation data, including pharmacological activity, protein structure, pharmacokinetics, and physical properties. This work environment allows for close communication with highly skilled members, and together with your colleagues, you will strive to create groundbreaking pharmaceuticals unlike any other in the world.

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Research and development in the CMC department (active pharmaceutical ingredients, formulation, analysis)

・Management of domestic and international subcontractors ・Preparation of clinical trial applications (IND, etc.) and regulatory approval application documents ・Evaluation of in-licensing pipelines (for various modalities, including antibodies and peptides) 1) Analytical Research ・Testing method development and characterization of drug substances and formulations 2) Formulation Research ・Formulation development and clinical trial supply ・Formulation design (formulation, manufacturing method considerations, and settings) ・Scale-up study of drug manufacturing ・Drug manufacturing technology transfer 3) Drug Substance Process Research ・Drug Substance Manufacturing Process Development and Scale-up Study ・Drug Substance Supply ・Drug Substance Manufacturing Technology Transfer You will experience the contribution to healthcare of the drugs you develop and design. You will also often collaborate with overseas subcontractors, allowing you to work globally. CMC research is a field unique to corporations, but we provide learning support through in-house study sessions and seminars, providing many opportunities for growth.

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Research and development positions

As a medical device manufacturer boasting the No. 1 market share in Japan, we develop products that bring innovation to the medical field. We are recruiting researchers to work on the following themes: ・Clinical Application Research You will conduct research into advanced image information extraction and biosimulation. You will also be responsible for research on clinical application perspectives (disease-specific). ・Medical Informatics Research You will conduct research into clinical decision support (CDS) and rule-based engines. ・Modality & Biosensing Research You will conduct research into new biomarker discovery and high-sensitivity detection technologies using highly sensitive sensors and high-speed data processing. We will also conduct research to enhance the value of sensors and promote R&D in production technologies such as precision machining, micro-adhesion, and precision alignment.

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Research position (quantum technology/algorithm research) * Fixed-term employment, renewable

About Honda Research Institute (HRI) As a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., HRI was established in 2003 in Japan, the United States, and Europe as an organization dedicated to venturing into new fields beyond automotive technology. Our philosophy is "Innovation through Science." Toward the realization of a hybrid society in which people, the global environment, and intelligent systems coexist in harmony, we focus on communication and sensing, such as cooperative intelligence and cooperative devices, through a multifaceted approach incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics, systems science, neuroscience, materials science, psychology, and social ethics. - Research to realize multimodal human-machine communication through interactions that take into account the human mental state - Development of a speech recognition system that promotes mutual understanding between hearing-impaired and hearing individuals - Development of a system for estimating a person's internal state (e.g., level of understanding) using cameras and wearable sensors ■Job Description We are seeking a "quantum communication/quantum computing algorithm researcher" to establish quantum technology research as a new research field and lead its launch. [Job Details] - Collaborate with external consortiums to understand the current status of quantum research, including its application fields and progress. - Collaborate with internal Honda Group departments and sister companies to develop quantum research strategies. - Collaborate with external research institutes to promote quantum algorithm research in specific fields. [Job Features] This position involves cutting-edge science, actively researching and advocating on new quantum research, including publishing papers. Quantum Communication/Quantum Computing Algorithms Identify cutting-edge trends in the quantum technology field, determine the value and areas of quantum technology research to pursue, and proactively promote quantum algorithm research. Actively disseminate research results through international conferences and papers, thereby enhancing our company's presence. Collaborate with several researchers from external consortia and group companies. Collaborate with overseas sister companies (Germany and the United States) to work globally. Promote this as a research project under the Research Division Manager (Research Division). Research projects are proposed by the employee, including content and budget, and are launched with board approval. - Approximately half of our employees are foreign nationals, creating a highly international workplace. Communication is conducted daily in both Japanese and English. ・Workplaces are located in Honda Motor Co.'s Wako Building, a suburban office that has won numerous awards. ・Researchers have a great deal of discretion, and we actively encourage the public presentation of their research results. We have a culture that values the will of researchers while respecting the direction the company should take.

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Business Producer (Life Design Division)

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Business Producer (Social Design Division)

eSolutions is not a consulting firm, but a company that produces businesses that balance solving social issues with maximizing client company profits through new business development. The Social Design Division is engaged in design work, repeatedly formulating hypotheses and testing them to design ideal social infrastructure from a consumer perspective in areas such as decarbonization, renewable energy, hydrogen energy, and smart cities. As an example, we are currently working on numerous projects addressing social and private challenges, including ideation, strategy formulation, and implementation support for new business creation involving industry, government, and academia, as well as project management for policy proposals and deregulation. Going beyond basic research and information organization, we are involved in projects that involve many stakeholders, including business planning that structurally grasps social issues and creates visions and scenarios, and project design that takes into account human relationships, bottlenecks, and risks. Even junior employees are expected to participate in projects with discretion and responsibility. ■ Proposal for the spread of new charging infrastructure that balances the EV shift and carbon neutrality (Drawing and promoting a business plan with multiple stakeholders from industry, government, and academia, primarily automotive and infrastructure companies) Example: Wireless charging while driving. ElectReon's roadside EV charging system is becoming more common in Europe. Israeli startup ElectReon has developed an automatic charging system for EVs by embedding coils in the road. https://www.gizmodo.jp/2021/05/electreon-has-developed-an-automatic-charging-system-for-ev.html ■ Proposal for the domestic spread of new geothermal power generation technology Example: Overview of the German project (30 seconds) Chubu Electric Power is taking on the challenge. Germany Project 30-Second Edition - YouTube https://youtu.be/Crc30pBAgxk?si=LUaQR7ViFVIHD2db Interview with a student from Germany project 30 seconds Chubu Electric Power is taking on the challenge. Germany Interview 30 seconds (youtube.com) https://youtu.be/hR4NSS6qr1c?si=AT1zOoXlxzvAzXAP

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Engineer Open Position

Terra Drone Inc. (Terra Drone) develops and provides drone solutions with the mission of "Unlock 'X' Dimensions (Combining Different Dimensions to Create a Prosperous Future)." The drone traffic management system (UTM) provided through our group has been implemented in 10 countries around the world, and we have been ranked in the top three industrial drone service companies in the "Drone Service Companies Global Ranking" published by Drone Industry Insights every year since 2020. We are currently hiring in each department. We will develop hardware for surveying drones and software for cloud systems that manage data acquired by drones. Embedded Engineer Back-end Engineer Front-end Engineer QA Engineer We will develop hardware for inspection drones and other equipment. Mechanical Design Engineer Electrical Design Engineer Embedded Engineer We will develop aerial road systems that manage air mobility using flying cars, drone logistics, and other technologies. ・PM ・PdM ・Web Engineer ・Application Engineer ・Tech Lead ・Engineering Manager

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Embedded Engineer

Terra Drone Inc. develops and provides drone solutions with the mission of "Unlock 'X' Dimensions (Combining different dimensions to create a prosperous future)." The Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system provided through our group has been implemented in 10 countries around the world, and we have been ranked in the top three industrial drone service companies in the "Drone Service Companies Global Ranking" published by Drone Industry Insights every year since 2020. We develop, manufacture, and sell the drone-mounted high-precision laser mapping system "Terra Lidar," which performs 3D mapping by combining GNSS/IMU and LiDAR data measured in the air. We are seeking a mapping engineer for post-processing SLAM to evolve our product into one that can also be used as a ground mapping hand scanner. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the data acquisition and map generation system. Existing data acquisition and mapping processes are automated using ROS, Python, Matlab, etc.

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Robotics Engineer

Terra Drone Inc. (Terra Drone) develops and provides drone solutions with the mission of "Unlock 'X' Dimensions (Combining different dimensions to create a prosperous future)." The drone traffic management system (UTM) provided through our group has been implemented in 10 countries around the world, and we have been ranked in the top three industrial drone service companies in the "Global Drone Service Companies Ranking" published by Drone Industry Insights every year since 2020. In this position, you will develop in-house products from scratch that will help solve various social issues and implement them in society. You will initially be responsible for the development and control of some functions, and then you will become a leader and drive our own product development projects. - "Terra Lidar" series, a drone-mounted high-precision laser mapping system https://lidar.terra-drone.net/ - "Terra SLAM RTK" high-precision handheld SLAM https://terra-slam-rtk.terra-drone.net/?r=home - [Tech Frontiers] Embedded Engineer Edition: Competing Through the Entire Development Process. A Real-Life Story from an Engineer at Terra Drone, Ever-Evolving https://terra-drone.net/terrapost/15918 - Making a Difference on the Global Stage Through Products. The Core Values Terra Drone Engineers Hold Dear as They Think Globally https://terra-drone.net/terrapost/15835

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Mechanical Design Engineer

We are currently collaborating with global companies such as oil major Shell to develop a new business model: a general-purpose drone that will bring innovation to various industrial fields, including inspection and mining. We plan to expand overseas to countries such as the United States, Australia, and Saudi Arabia in the future, and are looking for a hardware engineer to accelerate development so that we can quickly roll out our product globally and revolutionize industries. You will also collaborate with the engineering team at our Dutch subsidiary, and be involved in end-to-end product development. You will also maintain close communication between the business side, which is on the front lines of overseas expansion, and the inspection service team, which operates the product developed in the field, to create products that are truly valuable to our customers. Specific job duties are as follows: - Formulate specifications that meet customer needs through communication with the business side and others. - Design and development of drone modules. - Research and apply technologies that bring innovation to customers. - Close ties with the business side enable development based on customer value. - On-site service teams enable fast implementation of developed content and subsequent improvements. - Ability to participate in product development across the entire process, from hardware design (mechanical/electrical), to embedded systems (microcontroller/ROS), and applications (Windows/Linux/Web). - Ability to collaborate with overseas subsidiary engineering teams. - Product developments developed through your own initiative will be deployed overseas, resulting in significant social impact.

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Corporate IT (Fixed-term employment, renewable)

About Honda Research Institute (HRI) As a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., HRI was established in 2003 in Japan, the United States, and Europe as an organization dedicated to venturing into new fields beyond automotive technology. Our philosophy is "Innovation through Science." Toward the realization of a hybrid society in which people, the global environment, and intelligent systems coexist in harmony, we focus on communication and sensing, such as cooperative intelligence and cooperative devices, through a multifaceted approach incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics, systems science, neuroscience, materials science, psychology, and social ethics. - Research to realize multimodal human-machine communication through interactions that take into account the human mental state - Development of a speech recognition system that promotes mutual understanding between hearing-impaired and hearing individuals - Development of a system for estimating a person's internal state (e.g., level of understanding) using cameras and wearable sensors ■Job Description We are seeking an "IT Leader" to support research activities at a Honda Group research center conducting research on human-machine communication, including artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), voice recognition, and robot operation systems. This position will serve as both IT Governance Leader and Corporate Governance Leader. You will propose strategic directions for IT systems and implement plans approved by the board. [Job Details] - Formulating corporate IT strategies, from planning to post-implementation evaluation, improvement, and operation - Maintaining and managing security collaboration with the Honda Group and inter-group networks - Improving and operating governance systems across all corporate activities Specifically, - Formulating and promoting IT investment strategies - Implementing and managing research infrastructure systems such as GPU servers - Comprehensive improvement and management of the internal network environment - Managing SaaS (AWS/Github/Atlassian/Office365/Box/Slack, etc.) - Improving and operating confidentiality management systems and regulations - Establishing and operating an internal approval system - Maintaining and managing the internal approval system, etc. Your mission is to support cutting-edge AI research activities and accelerate research while maintaining a high level of IT system security and compliance. You will align the organization's research and IT strategies and effectively manage and operate IT resources. You will also support efficient goal achievement through risk management and compliance assurance. Department: Administration Division (6 people, including accounting and labor) The IT team is led by this position and has three contractors working under it. - Approximately half of our employees are foreign nationals, creating a highly international workplace. Communication within the company is conducted daily in both Japanese and English. - We have sister companies in the United States and Europe (Germany), and we are developing research projects in collaboration with these three regions. The IT department also works in collaboration with these three regions to support research and facilitate global information sharing. - We provide researchers with considerable discretion and encourage them to actively present their research results. We have a culture that respects the company's direction while also valuing the researchers' opinions. - The workplace is located within Honda Motor Co.'s Wako Building Campus, a suburban office building that has won numerous awards.

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Research and development positions

Founded in 1936, NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. is a global company boasting one of the world's leading shares in automotive spark plugs and ceramic products. Leveraging the latest materials technology and advanced manufacturing processes, the company provides innovative solutions to a wide range of industrial sectors. Specific job duties include: 1. Research and development of new materials (mixed anion compounds, MOFs, catalysts, structural materials, high-entropy materials, etc.) NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. is committed to developing next-generation high-performance materials. Specifically, you will be involved in research into mixed anion compounds and MOFs (metal-organic frameworks) aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact, as well as the development of high-performance catalysts, durable structural materials, and multi-component high-entropy materials. 2. Peripheral technology development and evaluation technology for effective use of materials To maximize the potential of materials, we develop cutting-edge processing and evaluation technologies. For example, we will design processing processes to optimize the properties of new materials and establish reliable evaluation methods, aiming to improve product quality and explore new application fields. 3. Materials Development Using Data Science We are revolutionizing the materials development process by leveraging data science and AI technologies. Using big data analysis and machine learning, we are building predictive models of material properties, improving experimental efficiency and facilitating the discovery of new materials. This will promote a scientifically based development approach that does not rely on conventional rules of thumb.

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Developer

New product development and improvement of existing products, including cooling towers. ・Development of new products utilizing KUKEN's existing knowledge ・Development of new products through collaborative research with other companies and universities ・Market research for new product development ・Improvement and refinement of existing products Cryogenic technology will become increasingly important in the future. For example, cryogenic technology is used in the following applications: ・Creating superconductors to reduce power loss ・Using superconducting magnets in nuclear fusion reactors ・Superconducting linear motors ・Quantum computers Heat rejection is essential for the application of cryogenic technology, and cooling towers are used for this purpose. We hope to apply KUKEN's cooling tower technology to evolve cooling towers to the next level as heat rejection devices that support cryogenic technology.

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Computational chemistry technician (theory and model building)

Utilizing theories and computational chemistry methods such as density functional theory, molecular orbital theory, molecular dynamics, and statistical thermodynamics, you will be responsible for elucidating semiconductor cleaning processes for the post-5G era at the molecular level, building theories and models that will guide process development, and setting up and maintaining the computational chemistry environment. The Cleaning Technology Development Department to which you will be assigned is the backbone of our cleaning technology development, and its mission is to maintain our number one global share of the semiconductor cleaning equipment market and develop innovative cleaning processes that are unmatched by any other company. *After joining the company, you are expected to work at SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions.

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Fluid analysis engineer position

You will plan and execute equipment-related analyses and build medium- to long-term simulation technologies, and pursue the numerical analysis techniques necessary for the model-based development of various technologies that support semiconductor cleaning equipment. You will aim to achieve faster and more accurate equipment development by pursuing simulation techniques and systems, applying them to explaining various mechanisms, and creating data for virtual chambers and virtual sensors. *After joining the company, you are expected to work at SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions.

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Creative staff (general position)

Research and development, production technology, plant engineering, quality control and quality assurance, intellectual property, DX-related, etc.

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[AI Lab] Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow - PD, etc.

Special researchers at the AI Lab will decide on a research topic in consultation with the host researcher, carry out the research, and contribute the results to the business while also publishing them externally as a paper. Research will proceed with the assumption that it will be implemented in business, and they will be required to output results in a form that is responsive to the market, while repeating short-term prototyping and feedback in order to achieve challenging mid- to long-term goals.

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[AI Lab] Research Scientist

Research scientists at the AI Lab are tasked with conducting research, contributing results to the business, and publishing them externally as papers. Research is conducted with the assumption that it will be implemented in business, and they are required to output results that are market-ready while repeating short-term prototyping and feedback in order to achieve challenging mid- to long-term goals.

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[AI Lab] Research Engineer (Economics)

You will be responsible for UI design and development for proof-of-concept experiments in various fields of economics, such as causal inference, market design, and behavioral economics. We particularly welcome candidates who understand the content of proof-of-concept experiments and can discuss them with research scientists to ensure appropriate design, development, and operation. Specifically, this position will involve website UX design, prototyping, and conducting proof-of-concept experiments. - Website UX design, interaction design, and design for proof-of-concept experiments - Implementation and operation of web services for proof-of-concept experiments

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[AI Lab] Research Engineer (HCI)

In collaboration with research scientists and business divisions, you will implement an autonomous voice dialogue system that understands human behavior and speech and engages in appropriate voice dialogue, based on knowledge accumulated through research and development as well as field trials in real-world environments such as commercial facilities and accommodations, and verify its effectiveness in the field. In the future, as a technical specialist, you will develop infrastructure systems that can be used across a wide range of fields while understanding organizational challenges. ▼Major Tasks Develop a voice dialogue system using the dialogue architecture currently being researched and developed in the AI Lab. Implement recognition functions (image processing and voice processing) based on robot-human interaction. Implement machine learning models on edge devices. Build a system for edge deployment of robot recognition function components via the cloud. Discuss with researchers, propose, implement, and introduce technologies and models. Build a system for collecting analytical data for research. Work with industry-academia collaborations and joint research partners to incorporate academic knowledge, research and interpret papers for product development and problem-solving, and apply them to products.

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[AI Business Division] Machine Learning Engineer (Open Position)

■ Job Description You will discuss and understand the business content and challenges with each engineer and manager, design appropriate machine learning tasks, and develop algorithms, such as "utilizing large-scale data collected through the business (prediction and optimization in distribution)" and "supporting and optimizing creative production using AI." (Examples of Work) - Click probability prediction and conversion probability prediction for DSP - Product recommendations for dynamic retargeting ads - Generating user profiles such as demographics, interests, and preferences from web behavior history, etc. - Implementing algorithms for creative selection - Automated generation of search-related ads (NLP) - Supporting and automatically generating advertising creative production - Signal processing and speech processing (ASR, VAD, etc.) for the voice dialogue business *There are approximately 20 products, and the technologies and areas used vary for each project.

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[AI Lab] Research Engineer (Reinforcement Learning)

■Mission The Reinforcement Learning Team is working on a wide range of projects, from theoretical research to solving real-world problems, with the aim of "practical applications of reinforcement learning." These efforts go beyond publishing papers and aim to create practical value, with a particular focus on reinforcement learning in the field of generative AI. In this field, the team's focus is on the development and experimentation of Large Language Models (LLM) and Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF). The Research Engineer (Reinforcement Learning) will collaborate with research scientists throughout the entire process, from algorithm development to implementation, and play a key role in the engineering aspects of the project. ■Major Tasks Research and development of reinforcement learning and RLHF technologies to improve the performance of language models Algorithm implementation, experiments, and result analysis Data collection, preprocessing, and dataset construction Creating demos and prototypes

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[AI Business Division] Data Scientist (Open Position)

■ Job Description Examples of Job Descriptions Ad Technology (Ad Delivery) Algorithm Improvement for Products such as: - Predictive models for ad click-through rates/conversion rates - Product recommendations for dynamic retargeting ads - Ad creative selection algorithms - Bidding strategies using auction theory Retail DX (Sales Promotion/Demand Forecasting) - Improving the accuracy of visit, behavior, and purchase predictions (Predicting which stores users will visit, as well as store visit and purchase rates due to ad exposure, and estimating the number of store visitors in locations with low GPS accuracy, etc.)

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[AI Business Division] Machine Learning Engineer (NLP)

■ Job Description You will contribute to product revenue by automatically generating text and utilizing our company's strengths, obtaining evaluation data (such as delivery performance and click-through rates) after the generated text is delivered. This data will help you make improvement proposals and increase product revenue. - Automatically generate direct ad text (= direct copy). Direct ads directly encourage viewers to purchase products, so in addition to grammatical accuracy, the text must also be catchy, eye-catching, and reflect the product's characteristics. - Automatically generate titles and descriptions for search-related ads using reinforcement learning. - Automatically generate catchy slogans for banner image ad text. - Create models based on evaluation data of advertising effectiveness (such as click-through rates) delivered by CyberAgent. (https://www.cyberagent.co.jp/news/detail/id=22132) - Collaborate with joint research partners. (https://cyberagent.ai/ailab/partnership/)

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Data Scientist (Economics)

■ Job Description Algorithm improvements/proposals based on product economics knowledge ▼Examples - Predictive models for ad click-through rates/conversion rates - Product recommendations for dynamic retargeting ads - Ad creative selection algorithms - Optimal bidding strategies for ad space auctions - Experimental design - Verification of causal effects of in-store initiatives - Prediction of individual causal effects and bidding strategies - Advertising optimization based on location information and purchase data - Application of market design - Promoting behavioral change using nudges

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[AI Creative] Machine Learning Engineer (Extreme Prediction AI_CV)

Job Description You will be involved in measures to maximize the value of creative content provided to advertisers. - Design and improve offline and online metrics for effect prediction models - Research and develop creative production support tools using LLM and generative models - Design and verify new features for multimodal data such as images, videos, text, and audio - Identify problems and propose solutions based on feedback from creators and a wide range of users

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Medical Science Liaison Position

As experts in their respective therapeutic areas, MSLs build strong, trusting relationships with external medical and scientific experts. They exchange information based on the latest medical and scientific knowledge, identify unmet medical needs, clinical questions, and medical insights in clinical settings, and aggregate and analyze this information to improve and implement medical strategies that promote drug development. The information obtained is shared internally with the Research and Development Division, contributing to the strategic planning of each department, and externally to raising awareness of diseases, diagnosis, treatment, etc. through the planning and execution of symposiums and other events.

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[AI Business Division] Machine Learning Engineer (NLP/Dialogue)

■ Job Description You will conduct research and development with the aim of realizing advanced, human-like voice dialogue using AI. Research and development related to dialogue technology Discuss with development and business leaders to propose and implement technologies and models Collaborate with industry-academia partners to incorporate academic knowledge, while researching, reading, and implementing research papers for product development and problem-solving

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Business General Position

We are planning to assign you to the following positions. Each position offers a wide range of career options, allowing you to grow alongside Linkbal's future business and services. Even those with science majors can apply for general business positions. Examples of positions: ・Web marketer ・Web director ・Sales, etc.

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Researcher (1st class)

(5) Technical support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the technical fields listed above, including research and development, technical consultation, requested testing, equipment utilization, and hosting of seminars and workshops. *As part of job rotation after joining the firm, you may be transferred to the administrative department.

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General positions (IT/SE, technical, administrative)

Students' requests and expertise are taken into consideration when deciding on their placement during the selection process. Examples of assigned jobs are listed below. Advanced Research: Toward a future where cars and the earth can coexist, you will quickly anticipate changes in society and the market, pursue the potential of new technologies, and create and propose innovative technologies that enhance the appeal of products. Vehicle Development: Your job is to efficiently and effectively develop and introduce highly attractive products to the market. To achieve this, you will also achieve marketability and reliability evaluations at the vehicle level, achieving an overall balance. You will also promote activities to achieve this goal and develop advanced technologies for each vehicle system, planning and developing development concepts for the world's best new products. This is a rewarding job with a direct connection to the product. There are many other positions available, so please check our recruitment website for details.

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Principal Investigator/Researcher

Main Duties (Examples) Identifying breeding target genes for marine product breeding Breeding work (breeding, chromosome manipulation, phenotype analysis) Molecular biology experiments Animal rearing management Improving genome editing efficiency, establishing new genome editing methods, and shortening breeding succession speed Consideration and planning of the above research plans

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Production Management

Work with each production site to improve and streamline production activities. Manage quality, cost, and delivery times, and propose and implement measures to improve quality. Adjust production schedules, manage progress, and manage costs. Establish a safety management system at production sites.

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Chief aquaculturist/cultivator

Aquatic Life Production and Aquaculture Management Evaluating the Characteristics of Newly Developed Varieties Introducing AI/IoT and Other New Technologies to Improve the Efficiency and Automation of Aquaculture

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Open Positions

As this is an open position, we will propose and determine appropriate positions related to technology and product development through interviews. (Examples of Job Description) - Work related to circuit specification review, design, prototyping, and evaluation for laser control - Research and development (laser applications) - Laser setup, maintenance, and operation - Mechanical equipment development (target supply devices, etc.) - Product development of custom-made equipment using laser control technology - Business development - Corporate planning *Please allow us to discuss the scope of your responsibilities based on your experience and aspirations.