Tenure-Track Faculty in Fluid Science

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

Offer Description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Following Tohoku University’s accreditation as Japan’s first University for International Research Excellence, the Institute is opening a broad call for tenure-track faculty across all fields related to fluid science. We are seeking early- and mid-career researchers capable of driving our mission forward. This call is not limited to traditional disciplines; we welcome applications encompassing everything from fundamental explorations of flow phenomena, to interdisciplinary research that opens new frontiers, to applied research aimed at solving major societal challenges.

The successful candidate will lead their own research group as an independent Principal Investigator (PI), driving bold and original research based on their unique expertise and vision. We are particularly interested in researchers who seek to uncover unexplained phenomena, establish new scientific paradigms, or create entirely new branches of fluid science through cutting-edge interdisciplinary fusion. We also welcome those who approach societal challenges as new research opportunities, actively translating their discoveries into real-world solutions while collaborating globally. Above all, we expect candidates to go beyond extending existing fields. We are looking for visionaries who will carve out new research directions and emerge as international leaders.

Work content and job description

Broadly encompasses fields related to fluid science. This includes not only fundamental research on flow phenomena, but also interdisciplinary research expected to pioneer new fields through integration with fluid science, as well as research aimed at resolving societal challenges and driving social implementation.

• Assigned department: Existing departments

Work location

Address: 980-8577 Miyagi Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai

Number of hired

• Number of hired: 2 person(s)
• Hiring date: 2027-08-01 00:00:00
• Starting date: 2027-08-01 00:00:00
• Job content supplemental explanation: As early as possible after August 1st, 2027.

Additional Information

Benefits

Compensation

Recognised Researcher (R2)

• Annual salary: 5 million yen - 8 million yen
• Wages description: The salary for this position will be determined in line with Tohoku University regulations, reflecting experience and performance of the candidate.
• Working hours: 08:30-17:15
• Break time: 12:00-13:00
• Holidays: Weekends, national holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
• Overtime and other explanations: Flexible work schedule under the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work. The standard workday is 7.75 hours, with the actual hours worked left to the discretion of the employee. Breaks are provided in line with Japanese labor regulations.
• Employment type: Regular employee
• Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track
• Contract period description: The initial appointment is for a term of 9 years. In accordance with the Institute's tenure-track system, a comprehensive tenure review will be conducted no later than two years prior to the end of the term. Applicants will be notified of the review results at least two years before their contract expires. Successful candidates will be granted tenure and promoted to either a tenured Associate Professor or a full Professor with an indefinite term of employment.
• Probationary period: Probationary period present
• Probationary period description: A probationary period of six months shall apply from the date of employment (in accordance with Article 9 of the Work Regulations for Employees of National University Corporation Tohoku University).

Established Researcher (R3) — Annual salary: 5 million yen - 8 million yen

• Annual salary: 5 million yen - 8 million yen
• Wages description: The salary for this position will be determined in line with Tohoku University regulations, reflecting experience and performance of the candidate.
• Working hours: 08:30-17:15
• Break time: 12:00-13:00
• Holidays: Weekends, national holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
• Overtime and other explanations: Flexible work schedule under the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work. The standard workday is 7.75 hours, with the actual hours worked left to the discretion of the employee. Breaks are provided in line with Japanese labor regulations.
• Employment type: Regular employee
• Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track
• Contract period description: The initial appointment is for a term of 9 years. In accordance with the Institute's tenure-track system, a comprehensive tenure review will be conducted no later than two years prior to the end of the term. Applicants will be notified of the review results at least two years before their contract expires. Successful candidates will be granted tenure and promoted to either a tenured Associate Professor or a full Professor with an indefinite term of employment.
• Probationary period: Probationary period present
• Probationary period description: A probationary period of six months shall apply from the date of employment (in accordance with Article 9 of the Work Regulations for Employees of National University Corporation Tohoku University).

Established Researcher (R3) — Annual salary: 6 million yen - 10 million yen

• Annual salary: 6 million yen - 10 million yen
• Wages description: The salary for this position will be determined in line with Tohoku University regulations, reflecting experience and performance of the candidate.
• Working hours: 08:30-17:15
• Break time: 12:00-13:00
• Holidays: Weekends, national holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
• Overtime and other explanations: Flexible work schedule under the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work. The standard workday is 7.75 hours, with the actual hours worked left to the discretion of the employee. Breaks are provided in line with Japanese labor regulations.
• Employment type: Regular employee
• Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track
• Contract period description: The initial appointment is for a term of 9 years. In accordance with the Institute's tenure-track system, a comprehensive tenure review will be conducted no later than two years prior to the end of the term. Applicants will be notified of the review results at least two years before their contract expires. Successful candidates will be granted tenure and promoted to either a tenured Associate Professor or a full Professor with an indefinite term of employment.
• Probationary period: Probationary period present
• Probationary period description: A probationary period of six months shall apply from the date of employment (in accordance with Article 9 of the Work Regulations for Employees of National University Corporation Tohoku University).

Various systems

• Pay increase system: available
• Bonus: Included in annual salary
• Retirement allowances: Included in annual salary
• Transportation expenses: available
• Retirement age: available

Insurance

• Employees' Health Insurance: available
• Employees' Pension Insurance: available
• Worker's accident insurance: available
• Employment insurance: available

Supplementary explanation of compensation

Treatment after recruitment (job title, salary, working hours, employment type, employment period / trial period) depends on the rules and regulations of Tohoku University.

Salary: Annual Salary System (The annual income is calculated in accordance with Tohoku University wage regulations)

Working hours: The discretionary labor system for professional work (7 hours 45 minutes per day)

Break Time: 60 minutes

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and the period from December 29 to January 3

Insurance: Admission into the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, Pension Insurance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Employment Insurance

Probationary period: Applicable (6 months from the day of hiring. No difference in working conditions)

Additional comments

Research Funding: To ensure a smooth transition, the successful candidate will receive a startup package of 2.5 million JPY in the first year of the appointment to establish their research foundation. Additionally, an annual basic research grant of 2 million JPY and an annual travel allowance of 2 million JPY will be provided every year up through the seventh year of employment.

The appointed researcher will also have full access to the state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at the Institute, as well as the shared research facilities across Tohoku University.

Additional Information

• Tohoku University's International Support Center (ISC) offers comprehensive assistance to researchers, enabling them to concentrate on their academic work without the usual concerns of relocating to a foreign country. The center provides extensive support services, handling everything from travel coordination and housing arrangements to administrative paperwork, banking setup, and various other necessities.
• Tohoku University actively fosters Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, welcoming applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds and demographics. For more information about their commitment to these principles, interested candidates can visit the university's DEI Declaration webpage, which outlines their official stance on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• In accordance with 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 released ‘Tohoku University - Live as Who You Are - Guidelines for Gender and Sexual Diversity,’ which offers guidance on respectful approaches to diverse sexualities within the university community. These guidelines aim to foster an inclusive environment where all members - students, faculty, and staff alike - honor sexual diversity throughout their academic, research, and professional endeavors. Additional information is available on the university's Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website.
• Tohoku University maintains the most extensive on-campus childcare infrastructure among all Japanese national universities. The system features three childcare facilities: Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery School (accommodating 22 children) and Aobayama Midori Nursery School (with space for 116 children), both serving all university staff, alongside Hoshinoko Nursery School (capacity of 120), specifically designated for Tohoku University Hospital employees. Additionally, the university hospital operates a specialized childcare facility for children who are mildly ill or recovering, which is accessible to all university personnel.
• For comprehensive details about Tohoku University's initiatives supporting work-life balance, researcher assistance programs, and gender equality efforts--including specific measures encouraging male employees to take childcare leave--please consult the university's dedicated website. Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion web page Human Resources and Planning Department website (in Japanese)
• Tohoku University offers dedicated support to help the spouses of appointed faculty members explore employment opportunities-both academic and non-academic-with the university. For details, please contact the recruiting department.

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Tohoku University
• Country: Japan
• City: Miyagi

Contact

• City: Miyagi