Company Name
Honda Research Institute Japan Co., Ltd.
Job Type
Research position (Quantum technology and algorithm research)
* Fixed-term employment, renewable
Work Detail
Established in 2003 in Japan, the United States, and Europe, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., HRI aims to be an organization that challenges new fields beyond automotive technology.
Our guiding principle is "Innovation through Science." Towards the realization of a hybrid society where 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 drawing from artificial intelligence, robotics, systems science, neuroscience, materials science, psychology, and social ethics. We are engaged in various research projects.
* Research to realize multimodal communication between humans and machines through interaction that considers human mental states
* Development of a speech recognition system that promotes mutual understanding between hearing-impaired and hearing individuals
* Development of a system for estimating the internal state of humans (e.g., level of understanding) using cameras, wearable sensors, etc.
■ Job Openings
We are seeking a "Quantum Communication/Quantum Computation Algorithm Researcher" to establish quantum technology research as a new research field and lead its launch.
【Job Details】
* Collaborate with external consortia, etc., to understand the current state of application fields and progress in quantum research
* Collaborate with departments within the Honda Group and sister companies to build a strategy for quantum research
* Collaborate with external research institutions to promote quantum algorithm research in specific fields
【Job Characteristics】
This is a cutting-edge science job where you will actively conduct research and make recommendations, including publishing your own papers, on newly undertaken quantum research fields.
Quantum Communication/Quantum Computation Algorithms
To identify cutting-edge trends in the quantum technology field, define the value and field of quantum technology research to pursue, and proactively promote quantum algorithm research.
The research results obtained will be actively disseminated externally through international conferences and papers, etc., to enhance our company's presence.
Collaborating with several researchers from external consortia and group companies.
The opportunity to work globally in collaboration with overseas sister companies (Germany, USA) is a major attraction.
Promoted as a research project under the Research Division Manager (Department: Research Division).
Research projects are proposed by the individual, including content and budget, and are launched upon board approval.
・A highly international workplace with approximately half of all employees being foreign nationals. Communication within the company is conducted daily in both Japanese and English. • The workplace is located in the Wako Building, a suburban office building owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., which has received numerous awards.
• Researchers have a great deal of autonomy, and the company actively encourages the external publication of research results. There is a culture that respects the company's direction while also valuing the will of the researchers.
