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Tohoku University's Graduate School of Engineering is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

Successful applicants will be affiliated with the Institute of Engineering Education within the Graduate School of Engineering.

The job entails conducting educational and research activities. Depending on the applicant's area of expertise, they will work in collaboration with one of the four mechanical engineering departments (Mechanical Systems Engineering, Fine Mechanics, Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering) or the Department of Quantum Science and Energy.

For further details, see here.

Qualifications

• A PhD at the time of appointment
• The ability to teach in English
• Japanese language skills (preferable)

How to Apply

Please submit the following application materials to the email address mech-recruitgrp.tohoku.ac.jp with the subject line "Application documents for Institute of Engineering Education, assistant professor position."

1. Curriculum vitae (with photograph and contact information)
2. List of accomplishments: These can include educational achievements (e.g., teaching experience, student supervision), academic publications (including peer-reviewed international conference papers), other publications (e.g., commentaries, articles, books), patents and awards, research grants obtained, professional activities (e.g., society memberships, community involvement)
3. Aspirations regarding education (about 500 words)
4. Reprints of three selected papers (one copy each) and a summary of each (about 100 words each)
5. Name, affiliation, and email address of a person who can evaluate the applicant's ability and personality

Application Deadline: Application must arrive by September 10, 2025.

About the Institute

The Institute of Engineering Education at Tohoku University's School of Engineering is dedicated to cultivating globally minded, highly creative engineers and researchers who can create new value and address the complex challenges of modern society. Through a six-year integrated education system spanning undergraduate to graduate levels, the Institute promotes interdisciplinary learning that blends natural sciences with the humanities and social sciences. Backed by Japan's Ministry of Education, the Institute develops systematic curricula and innovative teaching methods to foster core competencies in academic knowledge, problem-solving, logical thinking, English communication, and value creation. By enhancing both teaching quality and student motivation, the Institute plays a central role in building an elite class of future world leaders.