One Professor or Associate Professor

Position Description

Faculty Position in the Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University

The Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University invites applications for one faculty position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, as described below.

1. Position

• One Professor or Associate Professor

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter their preferred rank: Professor, Associate Professor, or either. The final rank of appointment will be determined based on the applicant’s preference, research and teaching record, and the outcome of the selection process.

2. Affiliation

• Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University

Theoretical Particle and Nuclear Physics Group or Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics Group

The successful candidate will be affiliated with one of these groups, depending on their field of expertise and related considerations.

3. Research Field

We seek candidates working broadly in theoretical physics related to quantum science. We particularly welcome researchers who can develop original research in areas connecting particle physics and cosmology, nuclear theory, and condensed matter theory—including fields such as quantum gravity and quantum many-body physics—with quantum information, quantum computing, quantum technologies, and quantum sensing, as well as at the interfaces among these fields.

4. Responsibilities

The successful candidate will conduct research in the areas described above, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in the Department of Physics, and participate in university administration.

5. Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have an outstanding research record in theoretical physics related to quantum science.

6. Starting Date

• As early as possible on or after June 1, 2027.

7. Terms of Employment

• Term: The position is permanent and subject to Tohoku University’s mandatory retirement regulations.
• Salary: Salary will be determined in accordance with Tohoku University regulations, taking into account the successful candidate’s experience and employment history.
• Work location: Aobayama Campus, Tohoku University

6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Other terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the relevant regulations of Tohoku University.

8. Application Materials

All application materials must be prepared in English.

• Cover Letter: Please indicate your preferred rank: Professor, Associate Professor, or either.
• Curriculum Vitae: Please include educational background, employment history, teaching experience, student supervision, external research funding, awards and honors, and other relevant academic activities.
• Publication List: Please provide a list of publications and clearly identify up to five representative publications.
• Research Statement: Please describe your major research achievements to date and your future research plans.
• References: Names, affiliations, positions, and email addresses of three referees who may be contacted regarding the applicant.

9. Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline. Please submit all application materials listed above through AcademicJobsOnline. Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be accepted.

10. Application Deadline

• October 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (JST)

11. Selection Process

Selection will be based on a review of the application materials and interviews. Interviews will be conducted either in person or online.

12. Contact Information

Department of Physics
Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University

6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8578, Japan

Particle Physics and Cosmology / Nuclear Theory:
Fuminobu Takahashi
E-mail: fumi@tohoku.ac.jp

Condensed Matter Theory:
Naokazu Shibata
E-mail: naokazu.shibata.e6@tohoku.ac.jp

13. Additional Information

• Japanese language proficiency is not required at the time of application. However, the successful candidate is expected to acquire Japanese language skills necessary for teaching and administrative duties after appointment.
• For information on research areas and faculty members in the Department of Physics, please visit:

https://www.phys.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 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 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/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EN_GuideLine.pdf

• 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/

• Personal information contained in the application materials will be used solely for the purposes of this selection process and subsequent appointment procedures.