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The Graduate School of Life Sciences at Tohoku University is recruiting either a professor or tenure-track associate professor in the field of life sciences, based on organic chemistry.

Position

Title: Professor or tenure-track associate professor
Affiliation: Department of Molecular and Chemical Life Sciences, Division of Chemical Biology, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University
Term of Employment: Tenured or tenure-track faculty
Location: Graduate School of Life Sciences, Katahira, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577

Start Date: April 1, 2026 (tentative)

Job Description

The successful candidate will teach an undergraduate course (Chemistry and Life Science) within the Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, in addition to their responsibilities in the Graduate School. They may also be assigned to teach general university education courses.

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

Qualifications

Applicants should have experience conducting pioneering research in life sciences based on organic chemistry, demonstrate a strong commitment to compliance, and show enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate education as well as administration.

How to Apply

Please complete the required fields on the web application form and upload the application materials as instructed.

Application Documents

Documents may be submitted in either Japanese or English.

Submission Document A: A single PDF file containing items (1)-(10)

1. (1) Curriculum Vitae
   • Format-free
   • Photo and gender information are optional.
2. (2) List of Research Achievements
   • Categorize by type: original papers, reviews, books, invited lectures, etc.
   • Indicate corresponding authorship with an asterisk (*)
3. (3) Summary of Previous Research
   • Approximately 2,000 characters in Japanese or 1,200 words in English
4. (4) Descriptions of Five Major Publications
   • Approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese or 600 words in English (combined for all five publications)
5. (5) Research Plan and Aspirations Post-Appointment
   • Approximately 1,500 characters in Japanese or 1,000 words in English
6. (6) Summary of Educational Experience and Future Educational Policies
   • Approximately 1,500 characters in Japanese or 1,000 words in English
7. (7) 10-Year Record of Competitive Research Funding
   • Indicate whether the applicant served as principal investigator or co-investigator
8. (8) Additional Information
   • Include any other relevant achievements or activities, such as awards, symposium organization, participation in academic societies, editorial board membership of academic journals, patent applications, and international collaborative research.
9. (9) References
   • Names, affiliations, and contact information for two individuals familiar with the applicant's qualifications and professional experience
10. (10) Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
    • Discuss experience and aspirations for DEI efforts at the university
    • Approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese or 600 words in English
11. (11) Research Identifiers
    • Include Scopus author ID, researchmap ID, ORCID, Web of Science, and/or Google Scholar profile

Submission Document B: A separate PDF file containing item (12)

12. (12) PDF Copies of Five Major Publications
    • Corresponding with those listed and described in item (4)

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

About the Department:

The Department of Molecular and Chemical Life Sciences is a diverse group of laboratories studying topics ranging from biochemistry and molecular genomics to nanobiotechnology. To better understand the complete picture of living phenomena at a molecular level, this department takes an interdisciplinary approach combining chemistry and biology.