Assistant Professor, Analytical Science Research Laboratory (11/31 extended deadline)
2026/10/19
Application
Assistant Professor (1 person)
Research Division
Analytical Science Research Laboratory
Research Field and Desired Researcher
The candidate should have a strong track record in basic research on materials characterization by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) including various spectrometry techniques such as X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (XEDS) and electron energy-loss spectrometry (EELS), and experience in development of aberration-corrections and quantitative spectrometry analysis approaches. In addition, the candidate should be willing to work on basic and applied research on materials characterization by TEM in the future. Especially, the candidate has been experienced on or is interested in studies on grain boundaries and interphase interfaces in metals/alloys and/or ceramics materials.
Deadline
August 31, 2026 Deadline extended to November 30
*Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is hired.
Start of Appointment
As soon as possible after the selection
Qualifications
Applicant must hold a PhD degree
Employment status
Full-time, Discretionary Working System for Professional Work, Non-tenured: till 2033/March/31
Compensation
Compensation pursuant to regulation of Tohoku University
Submission methods
By mail or email
Application materials
- Curriculum Vitae with photo
- A list of research achievements (original papers, proceedings, books and commentaries, presentations at national and international conferences, patents, competitive grants received, etc.)
- Summary of research achievements (approx. 2000 words)
- Future research prospects (approx. 2000 words)
- Names and contact information of two referees
Address of Submission and Notes
Addressee
Analytical Science Research Laboratory
Prof. Masashi WATANABE
Via postal mail
Institute for Materials Research
Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
*The envelope should be labeled in red as “Application for Assistant Professor, Analytical Science Research Laboratory” and sent by registered mail.
Via email
masashi.watanabe.d2_at_tohoku.ac.jp (change “at” to @)
*The subject line of the email should be “Application for Assistant Professor, Analytical Science Research Laboratory”.
*After receiving the documents, we will send you an e-mail of receipt. If you do not receive the response email within a few days, please contact us via email.
Notes
*Please note that application materials will not be returned.
*The resume will be used only for the purpose of this application, and personal information will not be disclosed to any third party without justifiable reason.
Selection and Result
Selection Process: Documents screening, interview if necessary
Result: After screening of documents, candidate will be contacted by e-mail within one week of the application deadline to schedule an interview. If this e-mail is not received, the candidate will not be selected at this time.
Contact
Professor Masashi WATANABE
TEL: +81-22-215-2130
E-mail: masashi.watanabe.d2_at_tohoku.ac.jp (change “at” to @)
Notes
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