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Tohoku University, Advanced Institute for Materials Research

4201 29945
Position ID:
Tohoku University-AIMR-POSTDOC [#29945]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Position in Condensed Matter Theory/AMO Theory
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:
2025/05/31 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/04/18, listed until 2025/06/07)
Position Description:
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Position Description

The Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University, Japan, is looking for a postdoctoral researcher on condensed matter theory and/or AMO theory to join the group of Prof. Tomoki Ozawa. 

【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 50 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
【Description of the Group and the Research Field】
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:
https://tomokiozawa.com 

【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
Starting date: September 1, 2025 or earliest possible date thereafter
Salary: Equivalent to JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow

【Application Deadline】
May 31, 2025

 【How to Apply】
Interested candidates should submit their
  • Cover Letter (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Statement (up to two pages)
  • One or Two Letters of Recommendation, to be sent directly from the writers
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 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 can be found here:
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 help popup
  • Up to two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)

Further Info:
https://www.wpi-aimr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/index.html
email address
 
2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan