Last Updated on November 5, 2026 by admin
Discover exciting Faculty & Research Vacancies at Tohoku University and join a community committed to innovation and excellence.
Established in 1907 in Sendai, Japan, Tohoku University is one of the nation’s most prestigious National Seven Universities and has been certified as Japan’s very first University for International Research Excellence. Guided by its foundational principles of a “Research First” ethos, an “Open Door” policy, and a commitment to “Practice-Oriented Research and Education,” Tohoku University is globally celebrated for pioneering breakthroughs in materials science, engineering, spintronics, and disaster science. Across its extensive campus networks—including Katahira, Kawauchi, Aobayama, and Seiryo—the university fosters an elite, globally minded research ecosystem.
This portal serves as the primary clearinghouse for international and domestic scholars seeking tenured or tenure-track faculty tracks, advanced laboratory fellowships, and principal investigator (PI) appointments.
Explore the active listings below to find your next career milestone within a university dedicated to pushing the boundaries of global knowledge and practical innovation.
2026-11-02CareersRecruitment notice: Professor (Earthquake Engineering Lab), IRIDeS
2026-10-15CareersRecruitment Notice: Faculty Positions at the Institute for Materials Research (IMR)
2026-10-13CareersTenure-Track Faculty Positions at the Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University
2026-09-17CareersAssistant Professor at the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (IDAC)
2026-09-09CareersRecruitment Notice: Professor (Graduate School of Information Sciences)
2026-09-01CareersRecruitment Notice: Associate Professor Position in French Language and Literature
2026-09-01CareersRecruitment Notice: Assistant Professor (Institute for Materials Research)
2026-08-18CareersTenure-Track Faculty Positions at the Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization
2026-08-05CareersRecruitment notice: Associate Professor, The Graduate School of Engineering
2026-07-23CareersTenure-Track Faculty Positions for Physician-Scientists at the SiRIUS Institute of Medical Research
2026-07-22CareersRecruitment notice: Technical Assistant (Graduate School of Engineering)
2026-07-21CareersRecruitment notice: Assistant Professor, Healthspan Research Center (HeSReC)
Strategic Academic & Research Streams
Vacancies are continuously updated across our premier graduate schools and world-leading specialized institutes:
- Principal Investigator (PI) & Elite Faculty Positions: Competitive, international openings for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors across the Graduate School of Science, Graduate School of Engineering, and the Graduate School of Information Sciences. Under its elite international research certification, Tohoku University provides select PIs with competitive compensation packages, dedicated base research funding, and laboratory spaces tailored to their academic fields.
- Tenure-Track Fellowships & Joint Hubs: Positions integrated within flagship interdisciplinary institutes, such as the Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), the Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC), and the Center for Science and Innovation in Spintronics (CSIS).
- Specially Appointed Postdoctoral Researchers: Project-based, grant-funded research positions within specialized laboratories (such as the Institute of Fluid Science or the Institute of Development, Aging, and Cancer) targeting global challenges in sustainability, medical automation, and quantum computing.
The International Support Framework: As part of its mission to establish a borderless academic community, Tohoku University operates a dedicated International Support Center. This office provides incoming international faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and their families with comprehensive, hands-on administrative assistance—including visa sponsorship, relocation support, housing allocation in university accommodations, and Japanese language training.
General Applicant Submission Checklist
While exact criteria are defined by individual search committees, academic applicants should generally prepare a digital application portfolio containing:
- A standardized Curriculum Vitae (CV) (with a photograph attached) mapping out a clear timeline of your academic and professional history.
- A categorized List of Achievements, explicitly separating peer-reviewed journal publications, international conference presentations, patents, and major competitive research grants.
- A comprehensive Statement of Future Research Plans showing direct alignment with the specific graduate school or institute’s overarching scientific goals.
- A Statement on Education and Teaching Philosophy detailing your approach to classroom instruction and graduate student mentorship.
- Verification of your doctoral degree and formal contact credentials for two to three academic recommenders.