Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Mehrdad Elyasi Lab, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University

About the position

Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Mehrdad Elyasi Lab, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University

Institution: Tohoku University

Department: wpi advanced institute for materials research

Research Field: Physics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]

The Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) at Tohoku University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher (specially appointed assistant professor) position in theoretical quantum magnonics and spintronics.

The position is funded through the JST ASPIRE Japan–Netherlands collaborative research project focused on quantum information technologies based on magnetic materials.

The project aims to establish the theoretical and experimental foundations of standalone quantum magnonics using magnetic materials and spintronic heterostructures.

The project is conducted in collaboration with leading research groups in Japan and the Netherlands, including researchers at Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, Delft University of Technology, Utrecht University, and the University of Groningen.

Contract period description:Fixed-term (Initially one year, extendable up to four years depending on performance and project progress)

●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.

●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.

●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.

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.

●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.

Early-career researchers benefit from not only a salary, but also affordable living costs, supportive administrative services, and ample opportunities for international exchange.

Company/Institute: Tohoku University

At a glance

Position type

Assistant professor

Institution

Tohoku University

Department

wpi advanced institute for materials research

Research group

Not stated

Location

Miyagi, Japan, JP

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
The position is funded through the JST ASPIRE Japan–Netherlands collaborative research project focused on quantum information technologies based on magnetic materials.
[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen - 7 million yen
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Early-career researchers benefit from not only a salary, but also affordable living costs, supportive administrative services, and ample opportunities for international exchange.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

2026-10-01 00:00:00

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-460040

Research focus

Discipline

Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Not stated

Methods

Not stated

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

31 Mar 2027 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2027-03-31T23:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2027 - 23:59 (UTC)
Where to apply
●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.
Apply now

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D126072318&ln=1&ln_jor=1

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/460040 ↗

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&id=D126072318&ln=1&ln_jor=1 ↗