Research Associate (Nanoscale Quantum Science Center (Ideue Group))

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The Institute for Solid State Physics (ISSP) was established in 1957 as a national joint research institute at the University of Tokyo to promote condensed matter physics and materials science research in Japan. In 2010, ISSP was granted a license to operate as a joint research center and act as a center of excellence in condensed matter physics and materials science. Since its inception, Research, Human Capability Development, and Joint Usage are the core axes of our activities.

https://www.issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_en.html

Work content and job description

Through this call, we seek an early-career researcher who will investigate novel quantum phenomena in atomic-layer materials, working in close collaboration with both domestic and international groups while supervising graduate students with Associate Professor Ideue. We welcome applicants who are interested in measuring the quantum physical properties of atomic-layer materials and exploring new functionalities, and who are motivated to broaden the scope of their own research through joint research.

The scope of change is as follows: Displacement, concurrent service, and secondment may be ordered. However, in principle, such orders may not be issued against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the Regulations on the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.

Assigned department

Existing departments

Nanoscale Quantum Science Center (Ideue Group)

Job type

Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Nanotechnology/Materials - Nanomaterials
• Nanotechnology/Materials - Applied physical properties
• Nanotechnology/Materials - Thin film/surface and interfacial physical properties
• Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics
• Natural Science - Magnetism, superconductivity and strongly correlated systems

Wages

• Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 8 million yen

The annual salary is an estimate only and is determined based on factors such as education and work experience, etc. Therefore, the amount stated in the annual salary column is not guaranteed.

Working hours

• Working hours :08:30-17:15
• Break time :12:00-13:00
• Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and end-of-year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd). Annual paid leave; special paid leave, etc.
• Overtime and other explanations : Based on the discretionary work system for professional work, working hours are deemed to be 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Ph.D. / Doctor

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree, or be on track to earn one before the start date.

Employment Type

• Regular employee
• Full-time

Contract period

• Nontenured - Non-tenure track

The initial appointment is for five years, which can be extended for five more years if the performance is satisfactory.

Probationary period present

Fourteen days from the start date of employment (as defined in article 8 of UTokyo’s “Rules on Employment Conditions”).

Work location

277-8581 Chiba The Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa,

The scope of change is as follows: Displacement, concurrent service, and secondment may be ordered. However, in principle, such orders may not be issued against one's will. Details are in accordance with Article 4 of the Regulations on the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.

Compensation

Various systems

• Pay increase system : available
• Bonus : available. twice a year.
• Retirement allowances : available
• Transportation expenses : available. commuting allowance (up to 55,000 yen per month)
• Retirement age : available

Insurance

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

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

The status of measures to prevent second-hand smoke is indoor smoking cessation (establishment of smoking areas).

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Job content supplemental explanation

[Starting date]

As soon as possible following the receipt of a job offer.

Application period

2026/11/04~2027/01/13 Deadline for receipt

Application method

Attached documents

• Application Form : Online Submission
• Curriculum Vitae: UTokyo’s official format must be used, which can be downloaded

https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html

• Achievements and Activities : Online Submission
• mark your particularly important publications with a circle

Other online application forms

• Significant publications (three publications)
• A brief summary of your previous research and major accomplishments (a few A4-size pages)
• Research plan at ISSP (a few A4-size pages)
• Reference’s letter(s) of recommendation or description of the candidate. By the application deadline, the candidate must arrange for one professional reference to be submitted independently by the referee to the upload URL specified in the form below.

against students.

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

Please fill in the application form URL below and upload all application documents as a PDF file to the provided upload URL in the form (For general application, the letter of recommendation or description of the candidate should be submitted directly from the referee to the upload URL specified in the form).

Application form URL: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dMaC6JSrNc

URL of this job posting

https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/jobs/prd/1978033/attachment-63ffbe174b21.pdf

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

Application Screening and Interview

Notification of result

Notification by mail or email. Selection takes several months.

Contact details

The University of Tokyo

Nanoscale Quantum Science Center

Toshiya Ideue

ideue(at)issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp

• Please change (at) to @ and send it.

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Notes

• The successful candidate will be determined following the ISSP faculty meeting’s deliberations. The position will remain vacant if no suitable candidates are identified.

• UTokyo promotes diversity and gender equality, and actively welcomes applications from women and people from overseas.

• Employment may be extended for the period of suspension due to maternity leave and childcare leave. (In accordance with Article 3 of the Regulations Concerning the Term of Office of Faculty Members at theUniversity of Tokyo. Details are subject to further discussion upon request)

• If, at the time of employment, the person is under contract as an individual with a foreign corporation or government or is receiving money or other significant benefits from them, the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law may restrict the sharing of technologies, which result in the person may have difficulty fulfilling
  the duties as a faculty member of the University. In such cases, it is necessary to limit these contracts and profits to the extent that they do not interfere with sharing technical skills necessary for the job at the University of Tokyo.

• The submitted materials used to fill out the application will not be returned. Your CV will be used solely for the purposes of this application, and your personal information will not be disclosed, transferred, or rented to any third party without your permission.

• The status of measures to prevent second-hand smoke is indoor smoking cessation (establishment of smoking areas).

• Declaration regarding past criminal penalties, administrative actions, and disciplinary actions due to sexual harassment and/or sexual violence etc.

sexual harassment and/or sexual violence etc.