Seven Assistant Professor Positions (EMCRs for International Research Excellence) (Starting in 2026)
Position
Assistant Professor (PI)
Number of Positions
7
Job type
Tenure-track (7-year fixed term)
A tenure review will be conducted between the third and fifth year after the initial appointment. If successful, the candidate will be promoted to Associate Professor (tenured). If unsuccessful, the candidate will continue in the current position until the end of the 7-year term (reappointment is not possible).
A tenure review will be conducted between the third and fifth year after the initial appointment. If successful, the candidate will be promoted to Associate Professor (tenured). If unsuccessful, the candidate will continue in the current position until the end of the 7-year term (reappointment is not possible).
Location
Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences
6-3 Aramaki aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
6-3 Aramaki aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Qualifications
・Those who have a doctoral degree upon taking up the post
・Those who are eager to actively participate in interdisciplinary research
・Those who can manage a laboratory as Principal Investigator (PIs) and explore original research topics
・Those who have distinguished research achievements in their own field of expertise
・Those who have abilities to communicate in English
We welcome applications from diverse individuals in terms of expertise, gender, nationality, and culture.
・Those who are eager to actively participate in interdisciplinary research
・Those who can manage a laboratory as Principal Investigator (PIs) and explore original research topics
・Those who have distinguished research achievements in their own field of expertise
・Those who have abilities to communicate in English
We welcome applications from diverse individuals in terms of expertise, gender, nationality, and culture.
Submission
Application website
https://rct5osp.fris.tohoku.ac.jp/
Opens: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:00 (noon) (JST)
https://rct5osp.fris.tohoku.ac.jp/
Opens: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:00 (noon) (JST)
Application Deadline
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 12:00 (noon) (JST)
Starting Employment
April 1, 2026
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For questions contact
The Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Managing and Planning Division, Person in charge of human resources
E-mail: kikaku-hr-contact _atmk_ fris.tohoku.ac.jp（Please replace "_atmk_" with "@".）
E-mail: kikaku-hr-contact _atmk_ fris.tohoku.ac.jp（Please replace "_atmk_" with "@".）
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