The Department of Communications Engineering at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

1. Research and specialization fields: Research related to minimally invasive therapeutic technologies utilizing the energy properties of ultrasound, such as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), as well as therapeutic ultrasound device technology and ultrasound image guidance technology that are essential for realizing these therapies.
2. Courses to be taught: Exercises in Circuit Theory I, Fundamentals on Ultrasonic Engineering, Seminar on Wave Engineering, Master's Research Training in Communications Engineering, etc.

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

Qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) upon arrival at the post and distinguished achievements in the above-mentioned specialized field. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to communicate in both Japanese and English precisely, to a level of fluency where they can confidently instruct students.

How to Apply

Application materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae (with photograph attached)
2. List of research achievements (research papers, patents, books, reviews, and awards)
3. Competitive research funds received, academic conference activities, and international conference presentations
4. List of educational achievements (subjects taught, number of hours taught for each subject, and grades taught)
5. Five major research papers
6. Summary of research activities (approximately two pages on A4 paper)
7. Future research plans (approximately two pages on A4 paper)
8. Aspirations for educational activities (approximately two pages on A4 paper)
9. Details of two people who know the applicant well (name, affiliation, position, telephone, and email address)
10. Database URL for applicant's research achievements (Scopus, ResearchGate, etc.)

All applicants should submit a pdf file, including all supporting documents for their application, via e-mail to the following address:

Professor Masato YOSHIDA
Department of Communications Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
E-mail: masato.yoshida.e8tohoku.ac.jp
Subject line: "Open Call for Associate Professor, Department of Communications Engineering (Applicant's Name)"

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

About the Department

We are all members of a rapidly-advancing information-based society that relies on information technology to keep us connected. Communications engineering is a field where researchers strive for faster, wider-reaching, and larger-capacity solutions to keep up with ever-evolving technological demands. One such example is the Yagi-Uda antenna that was a huge breakthrough in optical communications. As a major hub for electrical communication and Information studies, the Department of Communications Engineering is always on the cutting-edge of topics such as human interface, ultra-high-speed optical communications, and photonics. Many of its projects are in collaboration with the government and industry, which speaks to its strength in producing research with exceptional real-world societal value.

Contact:

Professor Masato Yoshida
Department of Communications Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Email: masato.yoshida.e8grp.tohoku.ac.jp