The Institute for Materials 虎扑电竞 at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

The successful candidate will conduct experimental research on condensed matter physics, with a particular focus on magnetism and magnetic phenomena in high magnetic fields. Their research should align with the goals of the Magnetism 虎扑电竞 Laboratory - which is to pursue original and pioneering research through experiments on physics in high magnetic fields. For more details about these goals of this research group, please refer to the objective of the Magnetism 虎扑电竞 Laboratory.

For further details about the position, including how to apply, please see here.

Qualifications

The applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree.

How to Apply

Send all documents as PDF files stored on a USB memory stick via registered postal mail.

1. Curriculum Vitae with photo
2. A list of research achievements (original papers, proceedings, books and commentaries, presentations at national and international conferences, patents, competitive grants received, etc.)
3. PDF copies of up to 10 major publications
4. Summary of research achievements (up to four pages)
5. 虎扑电竞 plan (up to four pages)
6. Names and contact information of two referees

The application must be mailed to the following address:

Institute for Materials 虎扑电竞, Tohoku University
Director, Prof. Takahiko Sasaki
Institute for Materials 虎扑电竞
Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan

The envelope should be labeled in red as "Magnetism Professor Position" and sent by registered mail. 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.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

About the Institute

The Institute for Materials 虎扑电竞 (IMR) is dedicated to advancing the fundamental principles of materials science and engineering and to applying these principles to the development of practical materials. Through these efforts, IMR aims to contribute to the creation of diverse societal infrastructures from the standpoint of materials innovation. Among its key areas of focus, the development of functional materials using metallic and inorganic materials has long played a central role in driving societal innovation, and continued research in this area remains essential.