Faculty Positions for Female Researchers, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University

13 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tohoku University

Department

nstitute of Development, Aging and Cancer

Research Field

Ethics in health sciences
Chemistry
Neurosciences
Technology
Medical sciences
Biological sciences
Environmental science
Anthropology
Pharmacological sciences
Agricultural sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Application Deadline

31 May 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
As a strategic measure to further strengthen our research and educational capabilities, the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (IDAC), Tohoku University is conducting a targeted recruitment of qualified scholars who identify as female for professor positions.
Welcoming outstanding female researchers from Japan and abroad into leadership positions will bring diverse perspectives to our research fields, serving as a driving force for breakthroughs in existing academic disciplines. Furthermore, the presence of diverse role models will have a profound educational impact on fostering the next generation of talent.
With the aim of promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) this recruitment is conducted under the provisions of Article 8 of the Act on Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment (Special Provisions Concerning Measures for Female Workers) as a "positive action" initiative. This measure goes beyond merely improving numerical targets; it aims to accelerate the participation of female in research, thereby elevating the University's research excellence and driving its transformation into a world-leading research institution.
The Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (IDAC), Tohoku University, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of professor. The selected individual will engage in research activities focused on overcoming a wide range of age‑related diseases.
The Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (IDAC) emphasizes the importance of overcoming various age‑related diseases and addressing the challenges of an increasingly super‑aged society. Accordingly, its three divisions—Aging Science, Cancer Science, and Brain Science—together with its affiliated centers, are dedicated to multi‑layered research on aging. In addition, as a central hub for aging medicine, IDAC actively engages in pioneering international joint research.

[Work content and job description]
Candidates must have a doctoral degree upon taking up the post and be able to communicate effectively in English and/or Japanese. Distinguished research achievements in the field of being applied for will be evaluated favorably by the selection committee.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
980-8575 Miyagi 4-1 Seoryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-08-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:1 August 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126030574&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:7 million yen - 10 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with Tohoku University regulations.
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, New Year’s Holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
Overtime and other explanations:The discretionary labor system for professional work shall apply (Deemed working hours: 7.75 hours/day).Flexible Work Hours: The standard working hours are 8:30 to 17:15, but the actual working hours are at the discretion of each employee.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 months from the date of employment

[Various systems]
Pay increase system:In accordance with Tohoku University regulations.
Bonus:In accordance with Tohoku University regulations.
Retirement allowances:In accordance with Tohoku University regulations.
Transportation expenses:In accordance with Tohoku University regulations.
Retirement age:In accordance with Tohoku University regulations.

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available
Others:Admission into the MEXT Mutual Aid Association; provision of unemployment insurance and worker's accident insurance.

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No Smoking

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

Tohoku University's DEI Promotion:
• Tohoku University promotes activities to enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Tohoku University’s website about the DEI Declaration can be found here:
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/en/vision/about/
• For details on Tohoku University's research support, work-life balance support, and other initiatives related to DEI, as well as collaborative participation efforts, please visit the URL below.
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 (in Japanese only):
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/a-4-kosodate/
• 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
• 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/2025/09/EN_GuideLine_2024.p…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tohoku University

Country

Japan

City

Miyagi

Geofield

Contact

City

Miyagi

STATUS: EXPIRED

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