The Multi-Functional Materials Science Research Laboratory at the Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

The successful candidate will conduct theoretical research on ceramic materials, such as semiconductors, dielectrics, and ionic conductors, using a broad range of theoretical calculations and/or informatics approaches, including computational theory and materials informatics.

For further details, including how to apply, please see here.

Qualifications

Applicant must hold a PhD degree.
* Candidates who expect to receive their doctoral degree by March 31, 2027, are also eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit the following application documents by email to: yukumagaitohoku.ac.jp

1. Curriculum vitae with photo
2. List of research achievements, including original papers, proceedings, books, commentaries, presentations at national and international conferences, patents, competitive grants received, etc.
3. Summary of research achievements (one page)
4. Up to three representative papers
5. Names and contact information of two referees
6. Other materials, if there is anything of particular note

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

About the Institute

The Institute for Materials Research (IMR) is dedicated to advancing the fundamental principles of materials science and engineering and to applying these principles to the development of practical materials. Through these efforts, IMR aims to contribute to the creation of diverse societal infrastructures from the standpoint of materials innovation. Among its key areas of focus, the development of functional materials using metallic and inorganic materials has long played a central role in driving societal innovation, and continued research in this area remains essential.