The Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC) at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following positions.

Position

Job Description

The professor will belong to the Research Institute of Electrical Communication and conduct research there. In addition, they will engage in teaching and supervising students in the Department of Electrical, Information and Physics Engineering at both the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Engineering.

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

Qualifications

The applicant must hold a doctoral degree and have excellent research achievements and skills in their field of specialization. Regardless of nationality, the applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively with faculty staff and students and provide guidance to students.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae (in any format), which includes a portrait photo, educational and professional experience, awards and punishments, and contact details.
2. A list of research and educational achievements, including original journal papers, conference papers (clearly indicating whether they were refereed or non-refereed), invited talks (domestic/international), tutorials, books, patents, awards, educational activities, academic society activities, past and current research grants (including the amount and the applicant's role in each grant), and other achievements. All achievements must be categorized as listed above.
3. Electricronic files of the major 5 research papers, and their summaries (about 100 words for each).
4. A summary of the applicant's past research work in about two A4-sized pages, in which reference numbers from the list of research articles in (2) are cited. Figures and tables may also be included.
5. The applicant's plan for education and research in about one A4-sized page.
6. The names of two persons who can provide references for the applicant's activities, and their affiliation, position, and contact details (mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address).

Applicants must submit the listed materials in PDF format, compressed into a single ZIP file. If the file size exceeds 10 MB, the file should be uploaded to the designated location. Please make sure to check for confirmation of receipt. If you do not receive confirmation within a few days after the submission date, please call to confirm whether your application documents have been received.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026.

About the Institute

Founded in 1935, the Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC) at Tohoku University has long served as a center of excellence in information and communication technologies (ICT). RIEC's mission is to "realize a new paradigm of communications that enriches people's lives." Its research spans the full spectrum of communication--from human-to-human to machine-to-machine interactions--aiming to overcome limitations of speed, volume, and quality. With a strong foundation in areas such as magnetic recording, semiconductor devices, and optical communication, the Institute has consistently driven innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration, combining hardware and software technologies, and engaging with both academic and industrial partners.