News

The Graduate School of International Cultural Studies (GSICS) at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

The successful candidate will engage in experimental language research from a cognitive perspective, drawing from multiple disciplines. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting university-wide initiatives, such as assisting with projects related to the University for International Research Excellence and collaborative research involving Distinguished Professors affiliated with this initiative.

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

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
• In principle, have at least one year of research experience at a university or research institution as an assistant professor, research associate, or research fellow (this requirement may be waived for candidates with exceptional qualifications)
• A strong record of interdisciplinary research involving fields such as psychology or neuroscience, including experience in collecting and analyzing psychological or neuroscientific data, as well as participation in international collaborations
• Capable of conducting independent research and actively contributing to cognitively oriented language research and related interdisciplinary projects within the Graduate School
• Applicants of any nationality are welcome, but they must be capable of performing the above responsibilities in both Japanese and English

How to Apply

Please send all documents to: int-som*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (replace "*" with "@") as PDF files (individually or bundled) with password protection. Please send the password in a separate email. Use the subject line: "Application Documents (Applied Linguistics)". Please make sure to check the confirmation of receipt. If you do not receive the confirmation within two business days (excluding weekends, holidays, and other non-working days) after the submission date, be sure to call and confirm whether your application documents have been received.

Please submit the following application materials via e-mail (application materials will not be returned):

1. Resume with a photograph (use the official university form, downloadable from the GSICS website: https://www.intcul.tohoku.ac.jp/english/positions-available/ ）
2. List of Research Achievements (free format) including:
   • Journal articles, books, international conference proceedings
   • Conference presentations (indicate domestic/international and regular/invited)
   • Awards, patents, community engagement, competitive research grants, collaborative projects, and other notable achievements
   • Indicate whether each publication was peer-reviewed, and if applicable, provide quantitative indicators such as citation counts, journal impact factors, or Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI)
   • Copies of academic publications (in PDF format)
   • Statements of Research Vision (approximately 1-2 A4 pages)
   • Additional information/materials may be requested if necessary

Application Deadline: July 30, 2025, by 11:59 pm (JST)

About the Center

The Tohoku University Graduate School of International Cultural Studies was established in 1993 as the first independent graduate school in Tohoku University. The Graduate School aims to conduct interdisciplinary and comprehensive education and research on international regional culture, cultural exchange, and language and culture, and to nurture outstanding human resources who can play an active role and contribute to the international community.