The Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering in the Graduate School of Engineering is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

Successful candidates will be engaged in research and education related to the main subjects listed below, as well as in the administration of the School and Department.

Main subjects: Reactor physics, Reactor core design, Nuclear criticality safety, Neutron engineering, Nuclear fuel engineering

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate a strong motivation to pursue innovative research in the specialized fields mentioned above. Preference will be given to candidates capable of promoting research that leverages major nuclear facilities across Japan. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to be committed to human resource development in the nuclear field, including international collaborative initiatives led by our department.

How to Apply

Application materials:

1. Curriculum vitae (with a photo attached; educational background should include high school and higher education)
2. List of research achievements (including peer-reviewed journal articles, invited presentations, conference presentations, patents, books, review articles, and awards). Include research performance indices such as total citation count and h-index (please indicate the database used).
3. Five primary research papers (with their citation numbers)
4. Aspirations for research and education (approximately 1,000 words)
5. Other relevant information (e.g., competitive research funding obtained, awards, patents, etc.)
6. Contact information for references (two persons): name, institution, position/title, telephone number, and email address
   
   

Applicants should submit their application by mail or by e-mail to the address below:

Professor Shigeo Matsuyama
Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, Japan
E-mail: head-qse@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

* In the case of e-mail submission, all documents must be in PDF format.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

For more information, please check the original posting here.

About the Department

The Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering was established as a comprehensive engineering field focused on developing science and technologies related to nuclear power generation and radiation applications.

In response to societal needs and changing times, the field of nuclear engineering has expanded into quantum science and energy studies. The department pursues engineering applications of physical phenomena at the microscopic level, while advancing leading-edge research across a broad spectrum, from environmental and energy fields to medical engineering. It also applies its accumulated knowledge and expertise to address pressing challenges in the nuclear power sector and to explore strategies for improving safety and reliability. Its goal is to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society while continuing to take on new and evolving challenges.