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

Position

Title:	Professor
Affiliation:	Institute for Materials Research
Term of Employment:	Tenured
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 the selection

Job Description

This position involves leading a research group for experimental condensed matter physics or applied physics. The research group should be complementary to and synergistic with the existing groups in IMR. The successful candidate should encourage collaboration and contribute to the development of their respective field, as well as towards human resources.

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

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree.

How to Apply

The following documents are required for the application:

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.), and citation report/record (or Publons ID/Scopus ID/ORCID ID, etc.)
3. PDF copies of up to 10 major publications
4. Summary of research achievements (approx. four pages)
5. Research plan (up to four pages)
6. Names and contact information of two referees

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. Please note that application materials will not be returned. Applicants will receive the result of the document screening and interview by email or letter.

All documents must be sent as PDF files stored on a USB flash drive via registered mail, in an enveloped labeled in red as "New Laboratory Professor Position" to the following address:

Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
Director, Prof. Takahiko Sasaki
Institute for Materials Research
Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

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.