Tenure-Track Faculty Positions (Assistant / Associate Professor) in Fluid Science
Tohoku University seeks innovative tenure-track faculty to lead independent research in fluid science and its societal applications.
Best for:Best for ambitious early-to-mid career researchers with a strong record in fluid dynamics, thermal-fluid sciences, or related multidisciplinary fields.
Overview
The Institute of Fluid Science at Tohoku University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions to advance foundational and applied fluid dynamics. Appointees will establish independent research groups, pursue original scholarly investigations, and contribute to interdisciplinary research clusters spanning aerospace, nano-micro systems, energy, and biomedical engineering. The role provides robust startup funding, annual research grants, and access to world-class facilities such as low-turbulence wind tunnels and supercomputers. Candidates are expected to foster international collaborations, secure external funding, and actively engage in teaching and mentorship.
What you'll do
- Establish and lead an independent research laboratory as a Principal Investigator.
- Conduct original, high-impact research in fundamental or applied fluid science and related interdisciplinary domains.
- Secure external competitive research grants and foster collaborative partnerships with industry and academic institutions.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses while supervising and mentoring students.
- Contribute to institutional governance, department activities, and academic committee work.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant engineering, science, or technical discipline
Language: English; sufficient proficiency to conduct academic activities, teaching, and research
Instruction: English and Japanese
Publications: A strong record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage
- Demonstrated track record of significant research achievements in fluid science or a closely related field
- Ability to conduct independent research and secure extramural funding
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals
- Capacity to teach and mentor students effectively
- Must hold a PhD degree by the time of appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-12 (Asia/Tokyo)
Applicants must prepare all required application documents in accordance with the official call guidelines and submit them electronically through the designated online application portal.
- CV
- Publication list
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Reference letters
Contact
General Affairs Section· Administrative Staff
0222175302
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