For Prospective Lab Members

Thank you for your interest in our lab! This page outlines what we are looking for in prospective lab members and the steps to join us. Please review it carefully before reaching out to us.

What We Are Looking For

We value strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and a range of technical and professional skills. Although specific needs vary by project, ideal candidates should have experience in several of the following areas and a willingness to learn additional skills independently:

Working with data and statistical reasoning:
- Critical thinking about how data informs research questions.
- Proficiency in coding for data preparation, visualization, and analysis of high-dimensional datasets.
- Familiarity with major scientific computing languages like Python.
- Having a background in statistics and experience in machine learning is advantageous.
Reproducible research workflows:
- Ability to document code thoroughly.
- Adapting and building upon existing code.
- Writing clear READMEs and anticipating how to share code and datasets for others to build on.
Communication and organization:
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- Well-organized, proactive approaches to research and training.
- Clear and consistent communication with collaborators, including preparing meeting agendas, taking notes, and using digital tools to track progress.
Generosity towards others:
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative and respectful lab environment.
- Leadership in promoting kindness, compassion, and inclusivity within the team and other organizations.

Even if you lack some of the skills above, we encourage you to demonstrate initiative in acquiring them. A proactive mindset will help you make the most of your research experience.

Our lab is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion as we pursue scientific excellence. We aim to foster an environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and respectful of all forms of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and more. We expect all lab members to actively contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive space based on mutual respect.

Prospective Students and Open Positions

We welcome applications for various roles, including interns, research associates, and visiting scholars. Please review the open positions below for details.

Intern Students / Research Assistance
We are seeking motivated Undergrad, Master’s, or PhD students to collaborate remotely on analyzing and simulating human mobility data, with a focus on activity segregation in urban spaces. Ideal candidates should have - Strong coding skills (e.g., Python). - Excellent engineering and/or econometrics skills. - Enthusiasm for solving complex real-world challenges. Work Details - Location: Remote - Compensation: Hourly wage (1,400 yen - 3,000 yen, based on experience) - ComSchedulepensation: Part-time (6 to 30 hours per week). Both short-term and year-round positions are available. How to Apply If interested, please email me at yuya-shibuya [at] iii.u-tokyo.ac.jp with the following information - Your CV. - Optional: Your website or GitHub. - Your skills and relevant experiences. - A brief statement explaining your interest in working with us. - The number of hours you can dedicate per week (minimum 6 hours). - Optional: Your publication list. - Optional: Sample code.

We look forward to hearing from you!