Open Position

Surface and Interface Research Laboratory

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 and devices. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can conduct magnetotransport and related experimental study on two-dimensional magnetic, topological or/and superconducting quantum materials and hybrid heterostructures based on such materials.  We are particularly interested in candidates with strong expertise and skills in the following areas: 1) materials fabrication techniques such as crystal or thin film growth, or 2D materials exfoliation and transfer; 2) clean room based device fabrication using lithography; 3) low temperature magnetotransport.

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

As soon as possible after the selection

Full-time, Discretionary Working System for Professional Work, Non-tenured: 2 years (No reappointment)

Must arrive by October 30, 2026
*Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is hired.

By email only

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. 2000 words)
4. Research plan at this position (approx. 2000 words)

Recipient

備考

• 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.
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• 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.
  • Center for Diversity, Equity , and Inclusion, Tohoku University
  • Human Resources and Planning Department