| Number of recruits |
One Professor |
| Affiliation |
Nanophotoelectronics Laboratory, Computing System Platforms Division,
Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC), Tohoku University |
| Research areas |
For further promotion of the social-system transformation caused by
rapid progress of AI technologies as a result of dramatic increase of
computing power and traffic data, it is indispensable to create
information devices and systems with high speed, high functionality and
low power consumption towards the realization of carbon-neutral society.
Aiming to realize the next-generation computing systems with an ability
far beyond conventional computers, the Nanophotoelectronics Laboratory
conducts the research and education related to (1) the innovation of new
devices and systems for faster information processing by combining the
photonics and electronics, (2) the exploration of optical properties and
materials for the devices and systems, or (3) the development of
technologies for evaluating materials and devices, e.g. using
synchrotron radiation or laser. |
| Work location |
Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577 |
| Start of employment |
As early as possible after April in 2025. |
| Kind of occupation |
Professor |
| Working style (Terms of employment) |
Full-time (No term) |
| Tasks and duties |
The professor will belong to the Research Institute of Electrical
Communication and conduct research there. In addition, he/she is in
charge of teaching and supervising students at the Department of
Electrical, Information and Physics Engineering in the School of
Engineering, and the Graduate School of Engineering. |
| Eligibility for application |
The applicant must hold a doctoral degree and have excellent research
achievements and research skills in the field of his/her specialty. The
applicant must have the ability to communicate properly with faculties,
staff and students and to provide guidance to students. |
| Employment status |
The detail follows the regulations of Tohoku University employees. |
| Submission due |
Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2024 (JST). |
| Application form |
- Curriculum vitae (in any format), which includes an identification photo, educational and professional experience, rewards and punishments, and contact details.
- A list of research and educational achievements, which includes original journal papers, conference papers (with refereed/nonrefereed clarified), invited talks (international/domestic), surveys, books, patents, awards, educational activities, academic society activities, past/current research grants (the amount and your role in the grant), and other achievements. All achievements must be categorized as above.
- Electric files of major 5 research papers, and their summaries (about 100 words for each).
- A summary of the applicant’s past research works in about two pages
of A4-sized, in which some of reference numbers in the list of research articles in (2) are cited, and figures and tables may be included.
- The applicant’s plans on education and research in about one page
of A4-sized.
- The names of two persons who are responsible for the applicant’s activities, and their affiliation, position, contact details (mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address).
- The submissions are only accepted via e-mail and the subject must be
Faculty_Application_Form_Nanophotoelectronics_THE_APPLICANT’S_NAME”
where “THE_APPLICANT’S_NAME” is replaced with the applicant’s name.
- All files are in PDF format in principle and their names should be appropriate such that the contents can be guessed.
- All files are compressed as a single file in ZIP format and sent to the e-mail address below. If its size exceeds 10 MB, the file should be uploaded to the designated location. Please contact us at the address below.
- You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your documents within
a few days after the submission. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact us.
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| Screening process |
Interviews may be conducted online after screening of submitted documents. |
| E-mail address for submission and inquiries |
riec-somu@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC), Tohoku University |
| Remarks |
- The submitted documents will only be used for screening and will not be disclosed to third parties unrelated to the screening process. The application documents will not be returned.
- 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:
http://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/en/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 Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Tohoku
University website:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/en/vision/consulting/for_minority/
- 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/en/vision/consulting/for_family/
Human Resources and Planning Department website:
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/a-4-kosodate/
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