Open Positions
We are currently recruiting for the following positions.
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Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the research group of Assoc. Prof. Yizhou Zhang, Core Research Cluster for Materials Science (CRC-MS), Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Update 03/10/2026 Closing date for applications 04/30/2026 Research fields - Soft matter
- Liquid Crystals
- Polymer Physics and Chemistry
- Self-Assembled Materials
Position Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Term Fixed-term of 1-3 years (depending on the research career of the successful candidate) -
Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Yusuke Nomura Lab, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Update 02/17/2026 Closing date for applications 04/17/2026 Research fields - Condensed Matter Theory
- Computational Materials Science
- Quantum Many-Body Physics
- Machine Learning
Position Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Term Fixed-term of 1-3 years (depending on the research career of the successful candidate) -
Recruitment of Principal Investigators (PI, Tenured Professors), Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Update 03/02/2026 Closing date for applications 05/31/2026 Research fields Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or other scientific fields related to materials science Position Professor (Principal Investigator, PI)
Tenured FacultyTerm Tenure Status: Tenured (No fixed term)
Start Date: August 1, 2026, or later
Eight Reasons You Should Build Your Early Career at AIMR
The Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) at Tohoku University offers a world-class research environment in a safe and comfortable city, and also provides you with comprehensive support. Early-career researchers benefit from not only a salary, but also affordable living costs, supportive administrative services, and ample opportunities for international exchange. Together, these make AIMR an attractive place to advance your early career.
