Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Tohoku University
- Department: wpi advanced institute for materials research
- Research Field: Physics; Astronomy; Chemistry; Geosciences; Mathematics; Technology; Engineering
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) at Tohoku University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher (specially appointed assistant professor) position in theoretical quantum magnonics and spintronics. The position is funded through the JST ASPIRE Japan–Netherlands collaborative research project focused on quantum information technologies based on magnetic materials.
https://www.jst.go.jp/aspire/en/program_e/assignment_e/index.html
Work content and job description
The project aims to establish the theoretical and experimental foundations of standalone quantum magnonics using magnetic materials and spintronic heterostructures. The successful candidate will work on theoretical aspects of quantum magnonics, nonlinear quantum dynamics, spintronic quantum sensing, dissipative quantum systems, and quantum transport.
The project is conducted in collaboration with leading research groups in Japan and the Netherlands, including researchers at Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, Delft University of Technology, Utrecht University, and the University of Groningen.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 980-8577 Miyagi 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
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: Flexible (from October 2026 onward)
Where to apply
https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126072318&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
- Annual salary: 5 million yen - 7 million yen
- Wages description: In accordance with Tohoku University regulations depending on experience.
- Working hours: 08:30-17:15
- Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, The National Holidays set forth in the Act on National Holidays, and the period of days from December 29 to January 3
- Overtime and other explanations: The Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work will be applied. A total of 7.75 hours is to be worked by the employee per day, with the time worked left to their own discretion. Employees are allowed breaks in accordance with Japanese labor laws.
- Employment type: Regular employee
- Employment type description: Full-time: Fixed Term Employee
- Contract period: Nontenured
- Contract period description: Fixed-term (Initially one year, extendable up to four years depending on performance and project progress)
- Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Insurance
- Employees' Health Insurance: Joining Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association
- Employees' Pension Insurance: Joining Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association
- Worker's accident insurance: available
- Employment insurance: available
Additional comments
Tohoku University has established the International Support Center (ISC) to provide researchers with a wide range of support so that they can focus on their research activities without the typical worries associated with moving and adjusting to a foreign country.
ISC provides comprehensive support services including making travel arrangements, securing accommodation, completing bureaucratic procedures, opening a bank account, and more.
ISC Website: https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
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 can be found here:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/en/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 Who You 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/en/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/en/vision/consulting/for_family/
Human Resources and Planning Department website (Japanese text only):
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/a-4-kosodate/
AIMR offers a world-class research environment in a safe and comfortable city, and also provides you with comprehensive support. Early-career researchers benefit from not only a salary, but also affordable living costs, supportive administrative services, and ample opportunities for international exchange. Together, these make AIMR an attractive place to advance your early career.
https://www.wpi-aimr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/staff/eight-reasons.html
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Tohoku University
Country: Japan
City: Miyagi
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