Open Position

JP

Assistant Professor, Theory of Solid State Physics Research Laboratory (deadline; 11/1)

2024/09/24

Application
Assistant Professor (1 person)
Research Division

Theory of Solid State Physics Research Laboratory
Research Field 

Condensed Matter Theory/Computational Materials Science
Qualifications

Applicant must hold a PhD degree, or must be expected to receive a PhD degree before the employment.
Start of Appointment

As soon as possible after the selection
Employment status

Full-time    Non‐tenured

7 years (possibility of extension up to 3 years after reappointment review)
Compensation
Compensation pursuant to regulation of Tohoku University
Deadline

Must arrive by November 1, 2024
Submission Method

By mail or email
Application
materials
（１）Curriculum Vitae with photo
（２）A list of research achievements (Free format, including acquisition of external funding, awards, etc.)
（３）Details of research achievements (about 1,000 words) and research plan after arrival (about 1,000 words)
（４）Contact information of 2 academic referees
（５）Others (if there is anything of special note, it can be attached)
Submission Notes
*The envelope should be labeled in red as “Application for Assistant Professor, Theory of Solid State Physics Division" and sent by registered mail, save the application in PDF format on electronic media such as USB, CD, or DVD, and send it by registered mail. Please be sure to include your name and e-mail address on these media.

*If you send the application documents via email, the subject line of the email should be “Application for Assistant Professor, Theory of Solid State Physics Division”.

*If you apply by email, you will receive a response email of receipt. If you do not receive the response email within a few days, please contact us via email.

*If we do not receive sufficient applications by the deadline, we may extend the application period.

*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.
Address of Submission
【Mail】
Institute for Materials Research
Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
Professor Yusuke Nomura
 
【email】
yusuke.nomura_at_tohoku.ac.jp (change “_at_” to @)
Selection and Result
Selection Process:
After reviewing the documents, interviews will be carried out if necessary.
The interview schedule will be announced later.
(Applicants are responsible for transportation, accommodation, and other expenses related to the interview.)
 
Result:
The results will be notified to all the applicants by e-mail once the decision is made.
Contact
Professor Yusuke Nomura
TEL: +81-22-215-2005
E-mail: yusuke.nomura_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 published 'Tohoku University - Live as Who You Are - Guidelines for Gender and Sexual Diversity' to provide explanations and details of how those at the university should respond with respect to diverse sexuality. The purpose of the guidelines is to create an environment in which all students, faculty, and staff respect diverse sexuality in their academic, research, and professional activities. 
  • Tohoku University has the largest on-campus childcare system of all Japanese national universities. This network comprises three nurseries: Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery school (capacity: 22) and Aobayama Midori Nursery school (116), both open to all university employees, as well as Hoshinoko Nursery school (120), which is open to employees working at Tohoku University Hospital. In addition, Tohoku University Hospital runs a childcare room for mildly ill and convalescent children which is available to all university employees.
  • 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, including measures to promote childcare leave among male employees.
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