| Number of recruits |
One Professor |
| Affiliation |
Brainmorphic Computing Systems Laboratory, Human and Bio Information Systems Division, Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC), Tohoku University |
| Research areas |
The information processing mechanisms of living organisms, including humans, are expected to bring about new breakthroughs in information communication systems. To achieve this, it is crucial to understand the sophisticated information processing in biological neural circuits and to translate the obtained knowledge into implementation technologies. Especially for the innovative advancement of AI technology, which is currently approaching maturity, the development of novel brainmorphic computing system based on neural information processing is an urgent issue.
The Brainmorphic Computing Systems Laboratory is seeking an individual who can advance research and education on the elucidation of the above information processing processes, utilizing knowledge from brain science, neuroscience, mathematical engineering, and other fields, and the development and application of next-generation brain-inspired information processing systems, utilizing semiconductor engineering, cell engineering, and other technologies. |
| Work location |
Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577 |
| Start of employment |
As early as possible after April in 2026. |
| 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 Information Sciences. |
| 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, 2025 (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.
- URL to download major 5 research papers (or electric files), 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).
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- The submissions are only accepted via e-mail and the subject must be “Faculty_Application_Form_Brainmorphic Computing Systems 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.
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