東北大学大学院理学研究科物理学専攻教員公募（10/30締切）
東北大学大学院理学研究科物理学専攻では、下記のとおり教授または准教授1名を公募します。
| 募集人員 | 教授または准教授 1名 応募者は、希望する職位（教授、准教授、またはいずれでも可）をカバーレターに明記してください。採用職位は、応募者の希望、研究・教育実績および選考結果を総合的に勘案して決定します。 |
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| 所属・講座 | 東北大学大学院理学研究科物理学専攻 量子基礎物理学講座または固体統計物理学講座 採用者の専門分野等を踏まえ、いずれかの講座に所属します。 |
| 専門分野 | 量子に関連する理論物理学を広く対象とします。量子重力、量子多体系などの素粒子・宇宙理論、原子核理論、物性理論の周辺領域と量子情報、量子コンピューター、量子技術・量子センサーを繋ぐ領域、またはそれらの境界領域において、独創的な研究を展開できる研究者を求めます。 |
| 職務内容 | 上記専門分野における研究を推進するとともに、物理学専攻における大学院教育および学部教育を担当し、学内運営にも携わっていただきます。 |
| 応募資格 | 博士の学位を有し、量子に関連する理論物理学分野において優れた研究業績を有すること。 |
| 着任時期 | 2027年6月1日以降のできるだけ早い時期 |
| 雇用条件 |
任期：任期の定めなし，本学の定年規定に従う。 |
| 応募書類 | 応募書類はすべて英語で作成してください。
(1) カバーレター (Cover Letter) |
| 応募方法 | 応募はAcademicJobsOnlineを通じて受け付けます。 AcademicJobsOnline：https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32530 上記応募書類をAcademicJobsOnline上で提出してください。電子メールまたは郵送による応募は受け付けません。 |
| 応募締切 | 2026年10月30日 |
| 選考方法 | 書類審査および面接審査により選考を行います。面接は対面またはオンラインで実施します |
| 問合わせ先 | 東北大学大学院理学研究科物理学専攻 素粒子・宇宙理論，原子核理論：高橋史宜 E-mail：fumi[at]tohoku.ac.jp 物性理論：柴田 尚和 E-mail: naokazu.shibata.e6[at]tohoku.ac.jp ＊[at]を@に置き換えてください |
| 備考 | 日本語能力は応募時点では問わない。ただし、着任後、教育および学内運営に必要な日本語能力を身につけることが期待される。 物理学専攻の研究分野および構成員については、下記ウェブサイトをご参照ください。 https://www.phys.tohoku.ac.jp/ ・東北大学は多様性、公正性、包摂性（Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : DEI）を向上させる活動を推進しており、多様な人材の積極的な応募を歓迎します。 ・雇用の分野における男女の均等な機会及び待遇の確保等に関する法律第8 条に基づき女性教員の在籍率を改善するための措置として、公正な評価に基づき職務に必要とされている能力が同等と認められる場合は、女性を優先的に採用します。 ・学生および教職員が学業・研究・職務の遂行において、多様な性を尊重する環境を実現することを目的として、その方針と具体的な対応の内容を示した「東北大学-みんなが主役-多様な性に関するガイドライン」を制定しています。 ・東北大学には全学教職員が利用できる川内けやき保育園(定員22名)及び青葉山みどり保育園 (定員116名)の他、大学病院所属の職員等が利用できる星の子保育園(定員120 名)があり、全国の国立大学の事業所内保育施設として最大規模の保育環境が整っています。また、大学病院内に軽症病児・病後児保育室もあり、全学教職員が利用できます。 ・その他、男性教職員の育児休業等促進策も含めた本学の両立支援、研究支援等の詳細及び共同参画の取組については、下記 URL をご覧ください。 *応募書類に含まれる個人情報は、本選考および採用手続以外の目的には使用しません。 |
Faculty Position in the Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
The Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University invites applications for one faculty position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, as described below.
1. Position
One Professor or Associate Professor
Applicants should indicate in their cover letter their preferred rank: Professor, Associate Professor, or either. The final rank of appointment will be determined based on the applicant's preference, research and teaching record, and the outcome of the selection process.
2. Affiliation
Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
Theoretical Particle and Nuclear Physics Group or Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics Group
The successful candidate will be affiliated with one of these groups, depending on their field of expertise and related considerations.
3. Research Field
We seek candidates working broadly in theoretical physics related to quantum science. We particularly welcome researchers who can develop original research in areas connecting particle physics and cosmology, nuclear theory, and condensed matter theory--including fields such as quantum gravity and quantum many-body physics--with quantum information, quantum computing, quantum technologies, and quantum sensing, as well as at the interfaces among these fields.
4. Responsibilities
The successful candidate will conduct research in the areas described above, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in the Department of Physics, and participate in university administration.
5. Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have an outstanding research record in theoretical physics related to quantum science.
6. Starting Date
As early as possible on or after June 1, 2027.
7. Terms of Employment
Term: The position is permanent and subject to Tohoku University's mandatory retirement regulations.
Salary: Salary will be determined in accordance with Tohoku University regulations, taking into account the successful candidate's experience and employment history.
Work location: Aobayama Campus, Tohoku University
6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Other terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the relevant regulations of Tohoku University.
8. Application Materials
All application materials must be prepared in English.
(1) Cover Letter
Please indicate your preferred rank: Professor, Associate Professor, or either.
(2) Curriculum Vitae
Please include educational background, employment history, teaching experience, student supervision, external research funding, awards and honors, and other relevant academic activities.
(3) Publication List
Please provide a list of publications and clearly identify up to five representative publications.
(4) Research Statement
Please describe your major research achievements to date and your future research plans.
(5) References
Names, affiliations, positions, and email addresses of three referees who may be contacted regarding the applicant.
9. Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline.
AcademicJobsOnline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32530
Please submit all application materials listed above through AcademicJobsOnline. Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be accepted.
10. Application Deadline
October 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (JST)
11. Selection Process
Selection will be based on a review of the application materials and interviews. Interviews will be conducted either in person or online.
12. Contact Information
Department of Physics
Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8578, Japan
Particle Physics and Cosmology / Nuclear Theory:
Fuminobu Takahashi
E-mail: fumi@tohoku.ac.jp
Condensed Matter Theory:
Naokazu Shibata
E-mail: naokazu.shibata.e6@tohoku.ac.jp
13. Additional Information
Japanese language proficiency is not required at the time of application. However, the successful candidate is expected to acquire Japanese language skills necessary for teaching and administrative duties after appointment.
For information on research areas and faculty members in the Department of Physics, please visit: https://www.phys.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
•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:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/vision/about/
•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 Tohoku University Center for Gender Equality Promotion website:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EN_GuideLine.pdf
•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,Tohoku University Website:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/vision/consulting/for_family/
Human Resources and Planning Department website:
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/a-4-kosodate/
* Personal information contained in the application materials will be used solely for the purposes of this selection process and subsequent appointment procedures.
