Tohoku University's Institute for Materials Research welcomes applications for an associate professor role within its Analytical Science Research Laboratory.

Position

Title: Associate Professor
Location: Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577
Number of positions: 1
Start date: As soon as possible

Job Description

The successful candidate will have a proven background in basic research related to materials characterization using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), with a focus on techniques such as X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (XEDS) and electron energy-loss spectrometry (EELS). Experience in the development of aberration-correction methods and quantitative spectrometry analysis approaches is also essential. The candidate is expected to engage in both basic and applied research on materials characterization by TEM in the future.

For further details, see here.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree.

How to Apply

Please send the following documents to masashi.watanabe.d2tohoku.ac.jp. The email subject line should read: "Application for Associate Professor, Crystal Physics Research Laboratory."

1. A curriculum Vitae with photo
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, proceedings, books and commentaries, presentations at national and international conferences, patents, competitive grants received, etc.)
3. A summary of research achievements (approx. 2000 words)
4. Future research prospects (approx. 2000 words)
5. The names and contact information of two referees

The deadline to apply is June 15, 2025.

About the Laboratory

The laboratory focuses on advanced techniques for analyzing materials at the atomic scale. Using transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), along with X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (XEDS) and electron energy-loss spectrometry (EELS), the lab studies the fine structure and chemical properties of materials. It also develops more efficient methods to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of these analyses for materials development