National University Corporation Tohoku University Institute of Development, Healthspan Research Center, Assistant Professor

Job 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

  
  

  Healthspan Research Center

  
  

  Date of new establishment : 2026.4.1

Job type

• Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Life Science - Unspecified

Wages

• Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen

  
  

  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

• Working hours :08:30-17:15

  
  

  Break time :12:00-13:00

  
  

  Holidays : 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.

Application requirements

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  
  

  Ph.D. / Doctor

  
  

  Candidates must possess, or be expected to obtain, a doctoral degree and must demonstrate strong potential to conduct independent and productive research, as evidenced by their research achievements and related accomplishments.

Employment Type

• Regular employee

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  
  

  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 present

  
  

  6 months from the date of employment

Work location

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

Compensation

• 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

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2026/10/01

Starting date : 2026/10/01

• 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.

Application period

• 2026/07/21~2027/03/31 Deadline for receipt

  
  

  Japan Standard Time
  
  Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is hired.

Application method

• Application documents (specified forms)

• Attached documents

  
  

  Application Form : Online Submission

  
  

  Documents to be submitted (in Japanese or English):

  
  
  1. CV (Curriculum Vitae (Tohoku University prescribed form, with photograph attached) ）
  
  

  Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

  
  
  2. List of research achievements (research papers, patents, books, reviews, awards), (Tohoku University prescribed form)
  
  

  Other online application forms
  
  All files are in PDF format in principle and file names should include the contents and the applicant’s name (e.g. 1_CV_KAREIKEN_TARO).

• Return of application documents

  
  

  We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

URL of this job posting

• https://hesrec.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/news20260717362/
• https://www.idac.tohoku.ac.jp/site/recruit/6807

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  
  

  Document review and interview (web or face-to-face)

• Notification of result

  
  

  Email

Contact details

Tohoku University

Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Division of Aging Systems Science

Associate Professor, Masaki Takasugi

masaki.takasugi.e5(at)tohoku.ac.jp

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Notes

• 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.
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  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/