Recruitment of technical staff at Safety and Health Management Office, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
The Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) at Tohoku University is seeking a technical staff member for the Safety and Health Management Office in the Research Support Division.
Recruitment information
| Position | Technical staff |
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| Job type, rank, number | 1 person |
| Term | Fixed-term of 1-3 years (depending on the career background and experience of the successful candidate) |
| Starting date | January 1, 2027 or earliest possible date thereafter |
| Deadline for applications | Friday, October 30, 2026 (JST) (Must arrive by deadline) *Recruitment may close early if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline. |
| Qualifications | We welcome applicants who have an interest in safety and health management and are motivated to work proactively. Since necessary knowledge and procedures will be thoroughly guided after appointment, academic background, work experience, and qualifications are not required. However, individuals with the following qualifications or experience are particularly welcome: Welcomed qualifications (Not mandatory)
Welcomed experience (Not mandatory)
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| Content of work | The successful candidate will mainly be engaged in the following duties in the Safety and Health Management Office:
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| Treatment | LocationAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan Working hoursPrescribed working hours: 8:30–17:15 (Break: 12:00–13:00, Actual working time: 7 hours 45 minutes)Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and Year-end / New Year holidays (Dec 29–Jan 3) Annual paid leave: Granted upon appointment *If there is a difference between the university's standard grant date (January 1 of each year) and the date of appointment, the number of granted days will be adjusted accordingly. SalarySalary system: Annual salary system.Annual salary: 3,500,000 to 5,000,000 JPY, determined in accordance with the university's salary regulations, taking into account academic background, work experience, etc. Allowances: Commuting allowance and other allowances will be paid if eligibility criteria are met. Bonus: None (Included in the annual salary amount; no separate bonus is paid). Retirement allowance: None (Included in the annual salary amount; no separate retirement allowance is paid). InsuranceHealth insurance: MEXT Mutual Aid Association [Short-term benefits]Pension insurance: MEXT Mutual Aid Association [Long-term benefits] Worker's accident insurance: Coverage provided Employment insurance: Coverage provided |
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| How to apply | Please submit the required documents via the following application form: Google Form for submission  *Note: A Google account is required to upload files in this form. If you do not have an account, please create one and log in before submitting. Selection Method1st Stage: Document screening2nd Stage: Interview *Details regarding interview dates, times, etc., will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email. *If the second-stage interview is conducted in person, travel expenses shall be borne by the applicant. |
Contact
Recruitment Team, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University
| E-mail: | aimr_recruit_rsd@grp.tohoku.ac.jp |
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Remarks
- Tohoku University has established the International Support Center (ISC) to provide researchers with a wide range of support so that they can focus on their research activities without the typical worries associated with moving and adjusting to a foreign country. ISC provides comprehensive support services including making travel arrangements, securing accommodation, completing bureaucratic procedures, opening a bank account, and more.
ISC website - Tohoku University promotes activities to increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and encourages people of varied talents from all backgrounds to apply for positions at the university.
Tohoku University’s website about the DEI Declaration is here:
Tohoku University Declaration of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) - Pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on Securing, Etc. of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, Tohoku University shall, as a measure for increasing the presence of women among the academic staff, prioritize the hiring of women deemed qualified for each job opening, based on impartial evaluation.
- Tohoku University has published ‘Tohoku University - Live as Who You Are - Guidelines for Gender and Sexual Diversity’ to provide explanations and details of how those at the university should respond with respect to diverse sexuality. The purpose of the guidelines is to create an environment in which all students, faculty, and staff respect diverse sexuality in their academic, research, and professional activities. Please see the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Tohoku University website:
Tohoku University -Live as Who You Are- Guidelines for Gender and Sexual Diversity - Tohoku University has the largest on-campus childcare system of all Japanese national universities. This network comprises three nurseries: Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery school (capacity: 22) and Aobayama Midori Nursery school (116), both open to all university employees, as well as Hoshinoko Nursery school (120), which is open to employees working at Tohoku University Hospital. In addition, Tohoku University Hospital runs a childcare room for mildly ill and convalescent children which is available to all university employees.
- See the following website for information on these and other programs that Tohoku University runs to assist work-life balance, to support researchers, and to advance gender equality, including measures to promote childcare leave among male employees.
Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion web page
Human Resources and Planning Department website (in Japanese)
