Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Operator Learning

Position Overview

Doshisha University invites applications for one postdoctoral researcher to participate in a joint research project with Professor Yury Korolev at the University of Bath, UK. The position is funded through the Royal Society project “ISPF International Collaboration Awards 2025 Round 2 – Japan: Operator Learning for Gradient Flows with Applications in Imaging.”

The project focuses primarily on the mathematical foundations of operator learning. Potential research topics include:

  • Operator learning
  • Gradient flows
  • Convex analysis
  • Functional analysis
  • Inverse problems
  • Neural operators
  • Transformers

Applicants are not expected to have expertise in all of these areas. However, they should have a strong interest in these topics and be motivated to investigate related research problems. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with the project members and contribute actively to the preparation and submission of research papers to international journals.

International applications are strongly encouraged. Research activities and academic communication can be conducted in English, and proficiency in Japanese is not required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a PhD in mathematics or a closely related discipline, or expect to obtain one by the starting date.
  • Be able to conduct research and communicate academically in English.
  • Japanese-language proficiency is not required.

Employment Conditions

  • Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Number of positions: One
  • Affiliation: Doshisha University
  • Location: Kyotanabe Campus, Doshisha University
  • Employment period: April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029
  • Contract renewal: None
  • Expected starting date: April 1, 2027
  • Salary: Approximately JPY 4.5 million per year. The final salary will be determined in accordance with Doshisha University’s regulations.
  • Teaching duties: None
  • Working language for research: English
  • Japanese-language proficiency: Not required
  • Individual research funding: No dedicated individual research budget is attached to this position.
  • Travel and relocation expenses: Not provided
  • Other employment conditions and benefits: In accordance with Doshisha University’s regulations

Visa and Relocation Procedures

For an appointee coming from outside Japan, Doshisha University will provide administrative assistance with the application for a Certificate of Eligibility and the procedures required to obtain an appropriate work visa.

However, the University cannot guarantee that a visa will be issued. Travel and relocation expenses associated with moving to Japan will not be reimbursed.

Location and Living Environment

The position is based at Doshisha University’s Kyotanabe Campus in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture. Kyotanabe provides access to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara and offers a relatively quiet living environment compared with the centers of these larger cities.

Further information about the campus and the surrounding area is available through the following links:

Housing and other living expenses will vary depending on the type and location of accommodation and the candidate’s household circumstances.

Application Documents

Applicants should submit the following documents in English or Japanese:

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. List of publications
    • Please clearly identify three representative publications.
  3. Research statement of approximately two A4 pages, including:
    • A summary of the applicant’s previous research
    • The relationship between the applicant’s research and this project
    • Research topics the applicant would like to pursue after taking up the position

Application Procedure

Please prepare all application documents in PDF format and send them to the email address below.

The subject line should be:

Application for Postdoctoral Researcher – [Applicant’s Name]

Applications will be reviewed based on the submitted documents. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an online interview.

Only the successful candidate will be notified of the final selection result. Notification is expected to be made around December 2026.

Inquiries

For inquiries regarding the research project or the application procedure, please contact:

Prospective applicants are welcome to make informal inquiries before submitting an application. Such inquiries are optional, and neither the decision to make an inquiry nor the content of the inquiry will affect the selection process.