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The Research Institute of Electrical Communication at Tohoku University is seeking applications for a professor position

Position

Title: Professor
Location: Katahira Campus, Tohoku University
Number of positions: 1
Job type: Full-time
Start date: April, 2026

Job Description

The appointed professor will conduct research at the Institute and be responsible for teaching and supervising students in the Department of Electrical, Information and Physics Engineering (School of Engineering) and the Graduate School of Information Sciences.

For further information, see here.

Qualifications

• Possession of a doctoral degree in a relevant field
• A record of excellence in research and recognized achievements in the applicant's area of specialization
• Strong research skills and the ability to contribute to collaborative academic environments
• Communication skills sufficient to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• Capability to supervise and guide students in both research and coursework

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to the email address riec-somugrp.tohoku.ac.jp with the subject line: "Faculty_Application_Form_Brainmorphic Computing Systems THE_APPLICANT'S_NAME." All documents should be in PDF format and compressed into a single ZIP file. You will receive a confirmation email within a few days of your submission.

1. A CV, including a photo
2. A list of research and educational achievements, invited talks, surveys, books, patents, awards, educational activities, academic society activities, past/current research grants, and other achievements
3. Links to five major research papers and a 100-word summary for each
4. A summary of the applicant's past research
5. A research plan
6. The name, email address and affiliation of two referees

The deadline to apply is July 31, 2025.

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.