Open Position

JP

Assistant Professor (2. Material and Energy Transformations) (Deadline: 6/30), Crystal Chemistry Research Laboratory

2026/04/23

Application
Assistant Professor (1 person)
Research Division Crystal Chemistry Research Laboratory
Research Field and Desired Researcher 

We seek a candidate in the field of Crystal Chemistry, IMR, to work with Professor Miho Yamauchi (scheduled to assume her position on October 1, 2026). The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong motivation and the ability to explore novel phenomena in material and energy transformations and mass transport, and to actively advance the development of nanomaterials and composite interfaces.

Experimental research, analysis, paper writing, student guidance and education.
Deadline
June 30, 2026　
Start of Appointment
From October 1st, 2026 or the earliest possible date thereafter
Qualifications

Applicant must hold a PhD degree, or must be expected to receive a PhD degree before employment.
Employment status

Full-time, Discretionary Working System for Professional Work, Non‐tenured: 7 years (possibility of extension up to 3 years after reappointment review)
Compensation Compensation pursuant to regulation of Tohoku University
Submission methods By mail or email
Application
materials
  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. 2 pages of A4 paper)
  4. Research plan at this position  (approx. 1 page of A4 paper) 
  5. Names and contact information of two referees 
Submission Notes
via postal mail:
Director Prof. Takahiko Sasaki
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 “Crystal Chemistry (2. Material and Energy Transformations), Assistant Professor Position”, and sent by registered mail.
via email:
Director Prof. Takahiko Sasaki
Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
takahiko.sasaki.d3_at_tohoku.ac.jp (change “_at_” to @)
*The subject line of the email should be “Crystal Chemistry (2. Material and Energy Transformations), Assistant Professor Position."
* After receiving the documents, we will send you an e-mail of receipt. If you do not receive the response email within a few days, please contact us via email.
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: Following a review of the application documents, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews if needed. Further details will be communicated via e-mail.
Result Notification: Applicants will be notified of the results via e-mail.
Contact
Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
Director Prof. Takahiko Sasaki
TEL: +81-22-215-2000
E-mail: takahiko.sasaki.d3_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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