Assistant Professor

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2027 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country: Japan

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Not Applicable

Hours Per Week: See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Our research aims to advance a comprehensive understanding of aging by re-evaluating age-associated gene expression changes beyond the conventional transcriptome-centered framework. To this end, we employ two complementary strategies: proteome-centered multi-omics analyses and cross-species comparative approaches. First, we utilize proteome-centered multi-omics to capture age-related regulatory changes that are not reflected at the transcript level, thereby providing a more functional and mechanistic view of aging biology. Second, we integrate age-associated transcriptomic changes with cross-species transcriptome comparisons to identify conserved and divergent patterns of aging, offering insights into their biological significance. In particular, our research focuses on: (1) elucidating the roles of autophagy-lysosome pathway in　age-related post-transcriptional dysregulation; (2) investigating the impact of age-dependent accumulation of proteins such as immunoglobulins in aged tissues; and (3) distinguishing detrimental versus adaptive components of age-associated gene expression changes, with the ultimate goal of translating these findings into therapeutic strategies for healthy aging.

https://hesrec.tohoku.ac.jp/en/people/takasugi-m/

Work content and job description

We are seeking one Assistant Professor who will be engaged in research on the mechanisms of aging. The starting date is flexible on or after October 1, 2026. The laboratory will pursue research in the following directions: (1) elucidation of aging mechanisms through large-scale data analysis using artificial intelligence; (2) in vivo intervention studies using mouse models to suppress age-related decline, focusing on targets with strong potential for real-world impact; and (3) investigation of molecular mechanisms that provide a foundation for, or have clear potential to connect with, these research directions. Within this scope, specific research themes will be considered flexibly, including proposals from applicants. For large-scale data analysis, particular emphasis will be placed on transcriptomic and proteomic data, with the aim of improving our understanding of the overall mechanisms of aging, including mechanisms shared across multiple tissues and inter-tissue communication during aging. Experience in fundamental molecular biology techniques and handling of laboratory mice is required. Experience in omics data analysis using R, Python, or related computational tools is desirable but not mandatory.

Assigned department

Newly established departments
Date of new establishment:2026.4.1

Work location

Address: 980-8575 Miyagi 4-1 Seoryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan

Number of hired

Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-10-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:On or after October 1, 2026, with appointments beginning in the 2027 academic year or later also acceptable. The start date is negotiable.

Where to apply

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126071624&ln_jor=1

Additional Information

Benefits

Compensation

Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen

Wages description:To be determined in accordance with Tohoku University's employment regulations.

Approximately 43,000,000 ~ 6,000,000 JPY per

Determined based on experience, ability, achievements, and other relevant factors.

Allowances for transport may be provided depending on circumstances.

Working hours:08:30-17:15

Break time:12:00-13:00

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, New Year's Holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)

Overtime and other explanations:The discretionary labor system for professional work shall apply (Deemed working hours: 7.75 hours/day).Flexible Work Hours: The standard working hours are 8:30 to 17:15, but the actual working hours are at the discretion of each employee.

Employment type:Regular employee

Contract period:Nontenured

Contract period description:Until March 31, 2027. The term may be renewed annually thereafter.

If you assume your position on or after April 1, 2027, your term of office will run until March 31, 2028. The term may be renewed annually thereafter.

Probationary period:Probationary period present

Probationary period description:6 months from the date of employment

Various systems

Transportation expenses:In accordance with Tohoku University regulations.

Insurance

Employees' Health Insurance:available

Employees' Pension Insurance:available

Worker's accident insurance:available

Employment insurance:available

Others:Admission into the MEXT Mutual Aid Association; provision of unemployment insurance and worker's accident insurance.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

No Smoking

Supplementary explanation of compensation

Additional comments

• Tohoku University promotes activities to increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and encourages people of varied talents from all backgrounds to apply for positions at the university. Tohoku University's website about the DEI Declaration is here: https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/vision/about/
• Pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, Tohoku University shall, as a measure for increasing the presence of women among the academic staff, prioritize the hiring of women deemed qualified for each job opening, based on impartial evaluation.
• Tohoku University has published 'Tohoku University-Live as You Who Are-Guidelines for Gender and Sexual Diversity' to provide explanations and details of how those at the university should respond with respect to diverse sexuality. The purpose of the guidelines is to create an environment in which all students, faculty, and staff respect diverse sexuality in their academic, research, and professional activities. Please see the Tohoku University Center for Gender Equality Promotion website: https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/vision/consulting/for_minority/
• Tohoku University has the largest on-campus childcare system of all Japanese national universities. This network comprises three nurseries: Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery school (capacity: 22) and Aobayama Midori Nursery school (116), both open to all university employees, as well as Hoshinoko Nursery school (120), which is open to employees working at Tohoku University Hospital. In addition, Tohoku University Hospital runs a childcare room for mildly ill and convalescent children which is available to all university employees
• See the following website for information on these and other programs that Tohoku University runs to assist work-life balance, to support researchers, and to advance gender equality, including measures to promote childcare leave among male employees. Center for Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion,Tohoku University Website: https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/vision/consulting/for_family/ Human Resources and Planning Department website: https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/a-4-kosodate/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Tohoku University

Country: Japan

City: Miyagi

Contact

City: Miyagi