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 -
Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Hiroshi Kakinuma Lab, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Update 01/15/2026 Closing date for applications 03/31/2026 Research fields - Visualization of hydrogen in metals
- Data science and machine learning for structural materials development
- Corrosion science and hydrogen embrittlement
Position Specially Appointed Assistant Professor Term Fixed-term of 1-3 years (depending on the research career of the successful candidate)
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.
