The Vision Cognition and System Lab at Tohoku University, Japan, is recruiting Master's & PhD degree students.

https://www.vision.riec.tohoku.ac.jp/

https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/index.html

Tohoku University is a prestigious research institution ranked top 3 in Japan. It is also the first and only university for International Research Excellence in Japan.

Our laboratory focuses on research relating to human visual information processing, including perception, attention, and how higher-level information (e.g. environmental context) modulates these functions in the brain. We use diverse methods, including human psychophysics, EEG, fMRI, AI/machine learning and qualitative analysis to construct visual models for industrial applications. We value international and interdisciplinary collaborations greatly. We welcome students with a degree in engineering, computer science, neuroscience, psychology, social sciences, or humanities to apply.

Please see our recent research activities here:

https://www.vision.riec.tohoku.ac.jp/research/

How to apply?

To join our lab as a graduate student, you need to be accepted by the Graduate School of Information Sciences at Tohoku University. You can find the application process and exam details here:

https://www.is.tohoku.ac.jp/en/

Like most Japanese universities, we typically request international applicants to enrol as research students for at least 6 months if possible. During this time, we will have an opportunity to observe you while you adjust and adapt to Japanese university life. If the applicant has been an exchange or intern student in our lab, this can be exempted.

Graduate Scholarship and Fellowship

After enrolling as a graduate student at Tohoku University, you are eligible for graduate financial support. Our university is the only Japanese university to receive accreditation as a University for International Research Excellence. The University provides funding opportunities for graduate students to participate in global research collaborations and international conferences.

Interested students, please send your CV and research interests to Dr. Chia-huei Tseng (tseng@riec.tohoku.ac.jp).