Assistant Professor in Analytical Science Research
Join Tohoku University's Institute for Materials Research as an Assistant Professor in materials evaluation using advanced electron microscopy.
Best for:Best for materials scientists and microscopists with strong expertise in transmission electron microscopy and advanced spectral analysis.
Overview
Tohoku University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position within the Analytical Science Research Laboratory at the Institute for Materials Research. The successful candidate will conduct fundamental and applied research on material evaluation using transmission electron microscopy, alongside associated X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy. Responsibilities include methodological developments in aberration correction techniques and quantitative spectral analysis, with a focus on grain boundaries and phase boundaries in metals, alloys, or ceramics. This fixed-term appointment runs until March 31, 2033, and is situated in Sendai, Japan.
What you'll do
- Conduct fundamental and applied research on materials evaluation utilizing transmission electron microscopy.
- Perform advanced material characterization using X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy.
- Develop innovative methodologies in aberration correction technology and quantitative spectral analysis.
- Investigate grain boundaries and phase boundaries in metallic alloys and ceramic materials.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed academic journals and present outcomes at scientific conferences.
- Manage laboratory operations and collaborate with internal and external research teams.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline
Language: English or Japanese proficiency sufficient for academic collaboration and instruction
Instruction: Japanese and English
Publications: Record of peer-reviewed original research articles, conference proceedings, and academic presentations appropriate for an early-career faculty level
- Demonstrated research track record in materials evaluation using transmission electron microscopy
- Hands-on experience with X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)
- Hands-on experience with electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS)
- Background in developing or applying aberration correction techniques and quantitative spectral analysis
- Research experience or strong academic interest in grain and phase boundaries of metals, alloys, or ceramics
- Must hold a doctoral degree by the time of appointment
- Open to all nationalities, with positive action measures supporting female representation in academic posts
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30 (Asia/Tokyo) · open until filled
Prepare all required application documents including your curriculum vitae, achievement list, research summary, future research plan, and contact information for two referees. Submit the application package either electronically via email to the designated address with the specific subject line or by registered postal mail to the department office before the deadline.
- CV
- Research statement
- List of publications
- Future research plan
- 2 reference letters
Contact
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