The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tohoku University is hiring for the following position:

Position

Job Description

Successful candidates will be tasked with teaching and researching in the field of Infrastructure Engineering, particularly in Creative Design Engineering for Structural Systems.

This includes developing innovative structural systems, design theories, and maintenance technologies by exploring new functions essential for future social infrastructure.

The successful candidate is also expected to carry out advanced experimental or analytical evaluations that consider the degradation of materials and structural performance, and to contribute to administrative duties within the department.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree on taking the post
• Original and internationally recognized achievements in a relevant field
• Strong motivation and enthusiasm for educating students and researching
• The ability to conduct lectures in both Japanese and English

How to Apply

The following documents should be submitted via the JRECT-IN Portal.

1. A CV using the JREC-IN Portal
2. List of research achievements using the JREC-IN Portal
3. Number of academic papers and related projects using the JRECT-IN Portal
4. Copies (reprints) of your peer-reviewed research papers listed in your achievements. If you list books, If you listed any books please include cover pages, a full table of contents. If co-authored clearly state which parts you wrote
5. A summary of research achievements (two-pages total)
6. Five representative peer-reviewed original research papers and their abstractions
7. A statement of aspiration for education and research (roughly 1,000 words)
8. The affiliation, name, email address, and phone number of two researchers who can provide a character reference for the applicant

Application Deadline: July 30, 2026

About the Department

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tohoku University focuses on the planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure, including bridges, highways, transportation systems, and water supply. Research areas include environmental engineering, urban planning, infrastructure design, and disaster control, utilizing physical, chemical, and biological processes to address environmental issues. Numerical simulations and analytical mechanics are applied to solve challenges in structural and materials design.

The department collaborates with the Graduate School of Environmental Studies (GSES), Graduate School of Information Science (GSIS), IRIDeS, and CNEAS, providing students with opportunities to work on real-world problems through funded research projects. These initiatives offer valuable experience and access to state-of-the-art facilities.