Open Position

JP

Assistant professor (Position 2) Deadline:5/31, Quantum Surface and Interface Science Research Laboratory

2026/05/08

Application
Assistant professor (1 person)
Research Division Quantum Surface and Interface Research Laboratory
Research Field and Desired Researcher 

 The successful candidate will work closely with Distinguished Professor Yong P. Chen and other members of the Institute for Materials Research (IMR), Tohoku University, engaging in research activities on quantum materials. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can conduct optical and optoelectrionics study on two-dimensional magnetic, superconducting, or excitonic quantum materials.
Deadline  May 31, 2026 (Deadline for receipt) 
Start of Appointment As soon as possible after the selection
Qualifications

PhD degree in relevant field
Employment status
Full-time, Discretionary Working System for Professional Work,
Non‐tenured: 7 years (possibility of extension up to 3 years after reappointment review)
Work location Tohoku University Katahira Campus（2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan）　
Compensation
Compensation pursuant to regulation of Tohoku University
Submission methods By postal mail or email
Application
materials
  1. Curriculum Vitae with photo 
  2. A list of research achievements (Original papers, proceedings, books, presentations, patents, grants, etc.) 
  3. Summary of research achievements (approx. 1000 words) 
  4. Names and contact information of two referees
Mailing Address
via postal mail:
Professor Yong P. Chen
Quantum Surface and Interface Research Laboratory
Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
*The envelope should be labeled in red as “Application for [Assistant Professor 2]” and sent by registered mail.
via email:
Professor Yong P. Chen
Quantum Surface and Interface Research Laboratory
E-mail: yongchen_at_tohoku.ac.jp (change “_at_” to @)
*The subject line of the email should be “Application for [Assistant Professor 2]”.
*A receipt email will be sent. If you do not receive it within a few days, please contact us. 
Notes
*Please note that application materials will not be returned.
*The resume will be used only for the purpose of this application, and personal information will not be disclosed to any third party without justifiable reason.
Selection and Result
Selection Process: After screening of documents, we will contact you by email.
Result Notification: Successful candidates will be notified by email within two weeks after the screening.
Contact

Professor Yong P. Chen

yongchen_at_tohoku.ac.jp (change “_at_” to @)
Notes
  • Tohoku University promotes activities to increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and encourages people of varied talents from all backgrounds to apply for positions at the university. Tohoku University’s website about the DEI Declaration is here.
  • Pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, Tohoku University shall, as a measure for increasing the presence of women among the academic staff, prioritize the hiring of women deemed qualified for each job opening, based on impartial evaluation.
  • Tohoku University has the largest on-campus childcare system of all Japanese national universities. This network comprises three nurseries: Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery school (capacity: 30) and Aobayama Midori Nursery school (100), both open to all university employees, as well as Hoshinoko Nursery school (120), which is open to employees working on Seiryo Campus. In addition, Tohoku University Hospital runs a childcare room for mildly ill and convalescent children which is available to all university employees.
  • In cases where the person hired for this position takes childcare leave, the term of employment may be extended by up to the number of days taken off for that leave, if such extension is deemed necessary for educational and/or research purposes. 
  • See the following website for information on these and other programs that Tohoku University runs to assist work-life balance, to support researchers, and to advance gender equality.

 
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