Tohoku University, Advanced Institute for Materials Research
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Position in Condensed Matter Theory/AMO Theory
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, Japan
Subject Areas:
Physics / Condensed Matter Theory, artificial gauge fields, Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Nuclear and Many-Body Theory, Optics and Photonics, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, theoretical condensed matter physics, Ultra-cold gases, quantum optics, and quantum information
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/10 11:59PM
(posted 2024/10/08, listed until 2025/04/08)
(posted 2024/10/08, listed until 2025/04/08)Position Description:
【Description of the Institute】
AIMR was launched as one of the centers established by the World Premier International
Research Centers Initiative (WPI) with the support of the Japanese Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), aimed at developing world-class research
bases in Japan.
The main characteristics of AIMR are as follows:
- Collaboration between materials science and mathematics at the research institute level
- International research environment: about 40 percent of the researchers are from overseas
- Comprehensive English language support
- Provision of an ideal research environment in all areas, including research equipment and grants
The group of Prof. Ozawa was established in February 2020. The main research interest of Ozawa group is theoretical study of many-body and topological physics in condensed matter and AMO systems. The successful candidate is expected to work in collaboration with other members of
the group and the institute.
For more information on the research of Prof. Ozawa, please visit:
【Work Location】
AIMR, Tohoku University 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8577 Japan
【Job Description】
Official Title: Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
Qualifications: Ph. D. degrees or related doctoral degree at the time of employment
Term：Three years (contract annually renewed)
Starting date: April 1, 2025 or earliest possible date thereafter
Salary: Equivalent to JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow
【Application Deadline】
November 10, 2024
【How to Apply】
Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter (optional), Curriculum Vitae, Publication List, Research
Statement (up to two pages), and one or two Letters of Recommendation through Academic
Jobs Online.
【Contact Information】
For inquiry, please send an email to Prof. Tomoki Ozawa: tomoki.ozawa.d8@tohoku.ac.jp
Tohoku University promotes gender equality and welcomes proactive application for job positions
by diverse talent. See the following website for information on programs that Tohoku University
runs to assist work-life balancing, support researchers, and advance gender equality: Tohoku
University Center for Gender Equality Promotion
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letters (optional)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Up to two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
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