Academic ConnectFaculty Position: Research Associate
Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP), The University of Tokyo
International MegaGauss Science Laboratory (IMGSL)
1. Job Title
Research Associate (One position)
2. Affiliation
International MegaGauss Science Laboratory (IMGSL)
Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP), The University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
3. Place of Work
Kashiwa Campus (5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba)
The successful candidate will be assigned to a designated location in principle. Relocation or secondment will not be ordered against the candidate’s will. Details are as per Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of Faculty Members at The University of Tokyo.
4. Job Description and Responsibilities
We are seeking highly motivated young researchers to work with Associate Professor Atsuhiko Miyata in developing new measurement techniques under pulsed high magnetic fields. Areas of focus include magneto-optics, spectroscopy, transport, acoustics, and microfabrication techniques to advance high-field science. The successful candidate will also actively participate in joint research projects both domestically and internationally and contribute to the education and mentorship of graduate students.
5. Qualifications and Requirements
- A Ph.D. or an equivalent degree, or candidates must be on track to earn one before the start date.
6. Start Date
As soon as possible following the receipt of a job offer.
7. Duration of Appointment
The initial appointment is for five years, with the possibility of extension for another five years, based on satisfactory performance.
8. Probation Period
A probationary period of fourteen days from the start date of employment, as defined in Article 8 of UTokyo’s “Rules on Employment Conditions.”
9. Application Deadline
All application documents must be received by Friday, June 27th, 2025 (Japan Time).
10. Application Documents
(i) For General Application:
- Curriculum Vitae (must use UTokyo’s official format, downloadable from here)
- List of achievements (mark particularly important publications with a circle)
- Three significant publications
- A brief summary of previous research and major accomplishments (within a few A4 pages)
- Research plan at ISSP (within a few A4 pages)
- A letter of recommendation or description of the candidate (to be submitted independently by the referee to the specified upload URL)
- Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence against students (Details here)
- (ii) For Recommendation:
- Curriculum Vitae (must use UTokyo’s official format)
- List of achievements (mark particularly important publications with a circle)
- Three significant publications
- A brief summary of previous research and major accomplishments (within a few A4 pages)
- Research plan at ISSP (within a few A4 pages)
- A letter of recommendation
- Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence (Details here)
11. How to Submit
Please complete the application form and upload all application documents as a PDF file to the provided upload URL. For general applications, the letter of recommendation should be submitted directly by the referee.
Application Form URL: https://forms.office.com/r/Vb9TNXpKYt
If you have any questions regarding submission, please contact the General Affairs Office at ISSP.
12. Inquiries
For inquiries regarding the position, please contact:
Associate Professor Atsuhiko Miyata, IMGSL, ISSP, UTokyo
Email: a-miyata@issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp
For inquiries regarding the submission process:
General Affairs Office, ISSP, The University of Tokyo
Email: issp-jinji@issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp
13. Employer
The University of Tokyo
14. Working Hours
Based on the discretionary work system for professional work, working hours are deemed to be 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
15. Days Off
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and end-of-year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd).
16. Paid Leave
Annual paid leave, special paid leave, etc.
17. Salary
Salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s academic and professional background.
Reference Salary: Approximate annual salary is between 4-8 million yen. The exact salary will be based on academic background and work experience, so this is not a guaranteed amount.
Additional benefits include:
- Bonus payments (twice a year)
- Commuting allowance (up to 55,000 yen per month)
- Regular wage increases and other allowances according to UTokyo’s regulations.
18. Insurance
Enrollment in the insurance scheme provided by the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), employment insurance, and workers' accident compensation insurance.
19. Additional Information
- The position will remain vacant if no suitable candidates are identified following the ISSP faculty meeting’s deliberations.
- The University of Tokyo is committed to gender equality and encourages female applicants.
- Employment may be extended for the period of suspension due to maternity leave and childcare leave, in accordance with Article 3 of the Regulations Concerning the Term of Office of Faculty Members at the University of Tokyo.
- If, at the time of employment, the candidate has contracts with a foreign corporation or government or is receiving significant benefits from them, sharing technologies may be restricted under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law, potentially hindering job duties at the University. In such cases, restrictions may apply.
- Application materials will not be returned, and personal information will be used solely for the application process and not shared with third parties without consent.
- Indoor smoking is prohibited (designated smoking areas are available outdoors).
March 10, 2025
ISSP Director
Zenji HIROI
