Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) at Tohoku University is seeking a technical staff member for the Safety and Health Management Office in the Research Support Division.
https://www.wpi-aimr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/support/system/staff.html
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will mainly be engaged in the following duties in the Safety and Health Management Office:
- Workplace inspections, safety and health education, and operational support for the Safety and Health Committee
- Periodic inspection and safety verification of research equipment and laboratory facilities
- Management of handling and administrative support for high-pressure gas, chemical substances, hazardous waste, etc.
- Planning and implementation of disaster prevention drills, and management of hazard maps
- Environmental conservation, preparation of various submission documents, and general administrative/clerical duties of the Safety and Health Management Office
Assigned department
Existing departments
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Job type
- Research/Educational Assistance
- R&D/Engineer
Research field
- Natural Science - Unspecified
Wages
Annual Salary: 3 million yen ~ 5 million yen
Salary system: Annual salary system.
Annual salary: 3,500,000 to 5,000,000 JPY, determined in accordance with the university's salary regulations, taking into account academic background, work experience, etc.
Allowances: Commuting allowance and other allowances will be paid if eligibility criteria are met.
Bonus: None (Included in the annual salary amount; no separate bonus is paid).
Retirement allowance: None (Included in the annual salary amount; no separate retirement allowance is paid).
Working hours
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:00-13:00
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
Annual paid leave: Granted upon appointment
*If there is a difference between the university's standard grant date (January 1 of each year) and the date of appointment, the number of granted days will be adjusted accordingly.
Overtime and other explanations: Annual paid leave: Granted upon appointment
*If there is a difference between the university's standard grant date (January 1 of each year) and the date of appointment, the number of granted days will be adjusted accordingly.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Work experience
We welcome applicants who have an interest in safety and health management and are motivated to work proactively.
Since necessary knowledge and procedures will be thoroughly guided after appointment, academic background, work experience, and qualifications are not required.
However, individuals with the following qualifications or experience are particularly welcome:
Welcomed qualifications (Not mandatory)
- Health Supervisor (衛生管理者) (Class 2 or higher)
- Hazardous Materials Officer (危険物取扱者) (Class乙or higher)
Welcomed experience (Not mandatory)
- Experience in safety management operations at universities, research institutes, factories/plants, etc.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Full-time：Fixed Term Employee
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Fixed-term of 1-3 years (depending on the career background and experience of the successful candidate)
Probationary period absent
Work location
980-8577 Miyagi 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
Compensation
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: Joining Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association[[Short-term benefits (medical insurance, etc.)]
Employees' Pension Insurance: Joining Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association [Long-term benefits (pension insurance)]
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027/01/01
Starting date: 2027/01/01
Job content supplemental explanation
January 1, 2027 or earliest possible date thereafter
Application period
2026/09/11~2026/10/30 Deadline for receipt
Recruitment may close early if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline.
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
- 01_Resume.xlsx
Attached documents
Application Form: Online Submission
（1）Curriculum Vitae with photo（Please use the prescribed form for Tohoku University.）
Other online application forms
（2）Work history / Career summary
*Submitted documents will be used solely for selection purposes and will not be returned.
[How to apply]
Please submit the required documents via the following application form.
*Note: A Google account is required to upload files in this form. If you do not have an account, please create one and log in before submitting.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
JREC-IN Portal web application: Not available
E-mail Application: Not available
Recruiting Institution's Web application system: Accept
https://forms.gle/wam1QxH9wDbJssoU8
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
[Selection Method]
1st Stage: Document screening
2nd Stage: Interview
*Details regarding interview dates, times, etc., will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email.
*If the second-stage interview is conducted in person, travel expenses shall be borne by the applicant.
Notification of result
Contact details
Tohoku University
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) , Tohoku University
Recruitment Team
aimr_recruit_rsd(at)grp.tohoku.ac.jp
- Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
- 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
