Open Position

Cooperative Research and Development Center for Advanced Materials (CRDAM), Hao Chen research group

The successful candidate will work closely with Distinguished Professor Hao Chen and other members of the Institute for Materials Research (IMR), Tohoku University, engaging in research activities on structural metallic materials. Therefore, we are seeking a highly motivated individual who can conduct research on the control of microstructural and various properties of structural metallic materials such as steels, across the nano- to macro-scale.

This recruitment is part of a project under the “University for International Research Excellence”, for which Tohoku University has been recognized as the first certified institution in Japan.

Applicant must hold a PhD degree.

Full-time, Discretionary Working System for Professional Work, Non‐tenured: from the date of hire until September 30, 2030 (with a possibility of renewal)

1. Curriculum Vitae with photo
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, proceedings, books and commentaries, presentations at national and international conferences, patents, competitive grants received, etc.)
3. Summary of research achievements (approx. 1,000 words) 
4. Names and contact information of two references
5. Others (if there is anything of special note, it can be attached)

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