The Institute for Materials Research at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

The successful candidate will work closely with Distinguished Professor Yong P. Chen and other members of the Institute for Materials Research (IMR), Tohoku University, conducting research on quantum materials and devices.

IMR is seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in magnetotransport and related experimental studies of two-dimensional magnetic, topological, and/or superconducting quantum materials, as well as hybrid heterostructures based on these materials.

Candidates with strong expertise and skills in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: 1) materials fabrication techniques, such as crystal or thin-film growth, or 2D materials exfoliation and transfer; 2) cleanroom-based device fabrication using lithography; and 3) low-temperature magnetotransport.

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Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD or be expected to obtain one before the start of employment.

How to Apply

Please submit the following application materials by email:

1. Curriculum Vitae with photo
2. List of research achievements
3. Summary of research achievements
4. Names and contact information of two referees

Applications should be sent to Distinguished Professor Yong P. Chen at yongchentohoku.ac.jp.
Please indicate that you are applying for the Postdoctoral Researcher position in the subject line of your email.

Application Deadline: Applications must arrive by October 30, 2026.
*The application process may close early once a suitable candidate has been selected.

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.