Position

Job Description

The successful candidate will conduct chemical analysis and research on archaeological and cultural property materials.

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

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree
• Have a distinguished research record in the relevant field

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted electronically through JREC-IN.

Documents that are difficult to submit as PDF files, such as books or other publications, may be sent separately by post.

For materials submitted by mail, please write "Application for Faculty Position in Archaeology" in red on the envelope and send them by registered or simplified registered mail. Applicants who wish to have submitted materials returned should include a self-addressed stamped envelope and cover the required postage.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

About the Graduate School

The Graduate School of Arts and Letters (GSAL) at Tohoku University traces its roots to the Faculty of Law and Letters, founded in 1922. Over the past century, it has nurtured generations of outstanding researchers and responsible members of society, grounded in the belief that the humanities and social sciences are vital for understanding humanity and addressing social challenges. In 2022, GSAL celebrated its 100th anniversary with the theme "the union of grounded knowledge and soaring sensibility," reflecting its commitment to both rigorous scholarship and creative insight. Upholding Tohoku University's open-door policy, GSAL continues to embrace diverse perspectives, including the launch of its first English-only graduate course for international students in 2023. Here, students and faculty grow together, fostering mutual respect and contributing to solutions for the world's complex problems.