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The Institute for Materials Research (IMR) at Tohoku University is recruiting an assistant professor.

Position

Title: Assistant Professor
Affiliation: The Structure-Controlled Functional Materials Research Laboratory, Institute for Materials Research
Term of Employment: Non-tenured for seven years (possibility of extension up to three years after reappointment review)
Location: Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
Start Date: As soon as possible after hiring

Job Description

IMR is seeking a researcher engaged in both fundamental and applied studies aimed at developing novel electrode materials for next-generation batteries, by controlling various phase transitions in alloys, oxides, and other compounds to realize new physical properties. In particular, they welcome highly motivated individuals who are enthusiastic about exploring these challenges through experimental techniques such as electron microscopy (SEM, TEM, STEM etc.), synchrotron radiation, and Raman spectroscopy, as well as through computational approaches including molecular dynamics and first-principles calculations.

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

Qualifications

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

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted via emails to the Ichitsubo Lab Assistant Professor Recruitment Division: tichi_at_tohoku.ac.jp (change "_at_" to @). The following documents should be attached:

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. Three separate volumes of major papers (copies accepted)
4. Summary of previous research (approx. 1,000 words)
5. Name and contact information of two referees
6. Others (if there is anything of special note, please attach it as well)

*The subject line of the email should be "Application for Assistant Professor of Structure-Controlled Functional Materials Laboratory."

*IMR will contact only those who pass the document screening, within two weeks after the deadline. If you do not receive a response within that period, please understand that your application was not successful.

*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.

Application Deadline: July 7, 2025

About the Center

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.