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The Department of Metallurgy, Materials Science and Materials Processing at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Title:	Professor or Associate Professor
Location:	School of Engineering, Aobayama Campus, 6-6-02, Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8579
Number of positions:	1
Job type:	Tenured
Start Date:	April 1, 2026 (negotiable)

Job Description

The successful candidate will conduct research and provide education at both undergraduate and graduate levels in metallurgy, materials science, and materials processing.

They will focus on metal refining based on physical chemistry and electrochemistry, along with material development and high-temperature melt processing to advance a carbon-neutral society.

The role also involves participation in departmental and school administrative duties.

For further information see here.

Qualifications

1. A relevant doctoral degree
2. Enthusiasm about education and research
3. The ability to lecture in both Japanese and English

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following documents in PDF format to the address: depthead.materialgrp.tohoku.ac.jp

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Doctoral Dissertation Title
3. Summary of Research Activities to Date
4. Reprints of Five Major Papers
5. List of Research Achievements (leave blank if not applicable): Academic Papers, Conference Proceedings, Publications (Books), Patents (Registered, Published, Pending)
6. List of Research Funding and Grants
7. Awards and Honors
8. Invited Lectures
9. Educational Activities (Lectures Taught, Master's and Doctoral Thesis Supervision)
10. Academic Societies (Memberships)
11. Activities in Academic Societies
12. Research Activities (International Joint Research, Interdisciplinary Research, Other Noteworthy Activities)
13. Social Activities (e.g. Committee Membership in National or Local Government, Standardization, Social Implementation of Research Results)
14. Future Research Plan (approx. 2 pages, A4)
15. Aspirations for Educational Activities (approx. 2 pages, A4)
16. Contact Information for Two References (name, affiliation, position, telephone, and e-mail address)
17. Applicant's Contact Information (name, affiliation, position, telephone, and e-mail address)
18. Database URL of Research Achievements (e.g. Scopus, KAKEN)

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 17:00 (JST)

About the Department

Tohoku University has been internationally recognized for its excellence in materials science and technology research and education since establishing the Research Institute and Department of Metallurgy in the early 1920s. Over the decades, the departments have evolved to remain at the forefront of scientific advancement, offering undergraduate students a broad background in materials science--including metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and composites--while emphasizing both fundamental science and industrial applications.