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Company Name

Toyota Motor Corporation

Job Type

Future Creation (Social Science Research)

Work Detail

【Features】 Through "research" and "creation" that anticipates current trends, we continuously generate the technologies and talent that Toyota will rely on in the future. 【Job Description】 The Future Creation Center is Toyota Motor Corporation's cutting-edge research department, working on next-generation research not included in established business plans, and creating new value that Toyota will need in the future. Currently, we are mainly working in the following six areas: Mathematical Sciences / Bio / Human / Robotics / Social Sciences / Energy Systems 【Our Area of ​​Expertise: Social Science Research】 ・Can anyone use it for any process?! Development of a construction simulator ・Can improvements be applied to a massive construction project weighing 10,000 tons? ・Toyota simulates a Mount Fuji eruption In the innovative infrastructure technology area, we are working on "energy," "infrastructure element technologies," and "infrastructure construction solutions," and have published examples of risk visualization at the process planning stage using the process simulator GEN-VIR®, and business improvement utilizing autonomous mobile robot technology, image recognition, and digital twins. [Work Locations] Head Office (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) / Higashi-Fuji Research Institute (Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture) / Tokyo Area (Tokyo)

Ideal Profile

We are seeking individuals to lead research, development, and demonstration in various fields, including mathematical sciences, biotechnology, human sciences, robotics, social sciences, and energy systems (our focus is on the social sciences). We are looking for individuals who can pioneer new fields and take on challenges aimed at realizing a well-being society, in order to engage in next-generation research that is not included in our established business plans. *This page is a job introduction course page for new graduates and does not contain individual application requirements. Please refer to the new graduate recruitment guidelines for details.

Work Location

Head Office Area (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) Higashi-Fuji Research Institute (Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Tokyo Area (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)

Selection Flow

STEP 01 | Application Please select and apply for one of the currently recruiting positions. STEP 02 | Document Screening We will conduct a document screening based on the information you registered. *Regarding the results, regardless of whether you pass or fail, we will contact you by email within two weeks. (However, please note that if there are many applicants, the selection process may take longer.) STEP 03 | First Interview + Aptitude Test Those who pass the document screening will be invited for an individual interview. The aptitude test is usually taken online at least three days before the interview date. *The selection process may differ depending on the job posting. *Regarding the results, regardless of whether you pass or fail, we will usually contact you by email within one week. (However, the number of days may vary slightly depending on the department.) STEP 04 | Final Interview Those who pass the first interview will be invited for an individual interview to confirm further details. STEP 05 | Final Interview Rejection Notification We will usually contact you by email within one week. (However, the number of days may vary slightly depending on the department.) STEP 06 | Job Offer After you agree to the presented employment conditions, you will receive a formal job offer. Those who receive a job offer will start working approximately 3 months after receiving notification of acceptance (within 6 months of the final interview date at the latest). (The start date is the 1st of each month.) *The start date will be adjusted in consultation with the applicant.

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https://recruit.toyota/saiyo/project/course_2027/future_creation/

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