The Functional Materials Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ Laboratory at the Institute for Materials Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ (Tohoku University) is hiring a professor.
Position
Title: Professor
Affiliation: Functional Materials Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ Laboratory
Term of Employment: Full-time tenured
Location: Institute for Materials Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
Start Date: As soon as possible after selection
Job Description
The ideal candidate is a researcher who is enthusiastic about engaging in research and development of new functional materials utilizing metallic and inorganic materials, elucidating the mechanisms underlying their functionality, and improving material properties and applications.
For further details, including how to apply, please see here.
Qualifications
Applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree
How to Apply
Please be sure to save all necessary documents (see list below) on a USB or CD and send them to the following address:
Institute for Materials Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ, Tohoku University
Director, Prof. Takahiko Sasaki
via postal mail:
Institute for Materials Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ
Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae with photo
- A list of research achievements (original papers, proceedings, books and commentaries, presentations at national and international conferences, patents, competitive grants received, etc.), and citation report/record (or Publons ID/Scopus ID/ORCID ID, etc.)
- Summary of research achievements (approximately four pages)
- PDF copies of up to 10 major publications
- Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ plan (up to four pages)
- Names and contact information of two referees
Application Deadline: September 26, 2025
About the Institute
The Institute for Materials Ç×ÅóÆåÅÆ (IMR) is dedicated to advancing the fundamental principles of materials science and engineering and to applying these principles to the development of practical materials. Through these efforts, IMR aims to contribute to the creation of diverse societal infrastructures from the standpoint of materials innovation. Among its key areas of focus, the development of functional materials using metallic and inorganic materials has long played a central role in driving societal innovation, and continued research in this area remains essential.
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Professor Hidemi Kato
Tel: +81-22- 215-2110
Email: hidemi.kato.b7grp.tohoku.ac.jp