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University of Tokyo–born startup | Manufacturing R&D to anomaly detection

[a.s.ist Inc.] R&D Internship

Updated: January 28, 2026

a.s.ist is a University of Tokyo–born startup that deploys cutting-edge analytical techniques from academic research into industry, working on full automation across the entire span from manufacturing R&D to production.

This posting seeks interns engaged across both research and implementation — in data analytics, LLM, reinforcement learning, lab automation, and more.

If any of this piques your interest, let's start with a casual chat!

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Summary

  • Role Intern
  • Hourly Wage From JPY 1,500 (negotiable; current team average: JPY 2,000)
  • Location Tokatsu Techno Plaza, 5-4-6 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba / remote available
  • Hours Flex time
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What a.s.ist Values

  • Exploring and building the best possible technology under real constraints
  • Going beyond "accuracy" to reason about "why that's true" — interpretability and explainability

Team Composition

All executives and full-time employees are current doctoral students at the University of Tokyo.

Research areas include data-driven science, Bayesian inference, mathematical optimization, active experimentation, mathematical neuroscience, machine learning, materials science, and condensed-matter physics.

Responsibilities

Examples — we offer varied opportunities based on aptitude and interest.

  • Building analysis algorithms for sensor and experimental data
  • System development using LLMs
  • Developing reinforcement-learning models for lab automation
  • Hardware development and research with microcontrollers

Required / Preferred

Required

  • Programming experience
  • Residing in Japan

Preferred

  • Team collaboration experience
  • Development experience with Python
  • Basic knowledge of machine learning, mathematical optimization, or system development
  • Academic paper submissions

Employment Conditions

Hourly Wage

  • From JPY 1,500 (negotiable; current team average: JPY 2,000)

Location

  • Tokatsu Techno Plaza, 5-4-6 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba / remote available

Hours

  • Flex time

Selection Process

  1. Casual interview
  2. Interview

FAQ

Q. Is remote work possible?

Yes. We balance on-site (Kashiwa-no-ha) and remote based on your work and preferences.

Q. Are there expected weekly hours?

Since we operate on flex time, we decide together. We set up around balancing with your studies / research.

Q. What happens after I apply?

After reviewing your form, we'll schedule a casual interview.

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