Recruitment of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at Hao LI Lab, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University

27 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tohoku University

Department

wpi advanced institute for materials research

Research Field

Chemistry
Engineering
Physics
Technology
Computer science
Information science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline

31 Mar 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
We are seeking a highly motivated Specially Appointed Assistant Professor to join the research group of Prof. Hao LI at Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University.
The Li group operates the AI-Driven Intelligent High-Throughput Experimental Laboratory.
The successful candidate will be responsible for Control Systems, Automation & Software for Automated Experimental Systems in Material Science. They will focus on hardware control, robotics integration, and software development for automated experimental systems used in high-throughput research.
https://www.wpi-aimr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/staff/20260205_002130.html

[Work content and job description]
●Develop and maintain control systems for automated laboratory equipment and robotic platforms
●Demonstrated ability in system integration of hardware, software, and experimental workflows.
●Program and integrate:
- PLC systems
- Microcontrollers (MCUs)
- Robotics and motion control
- Sensors
●Develop laboratory control software:
- Front-end interfaces (e.g., Vue.js)
- Backend systems (Python, Java, or equivalent)
●Coordinate with hardware teams to align control systems with physical automation
●Support 3D printing and rapid prototyping for custom mechanical components

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
980-8577 Miyagi 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Starting date: April 1, 2026, or the earliest possible date thereafter

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126020500&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Holidays :Saturdays and Sundays, The National Holidays set forth in the Act on National Holidays, and the period of days from December 29 to January 3
Overtime and other explanations:The Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work will be applied. A total of 7.75 hours is to be worked by the employee per day, with the time worked left to their own discretion. Employees are allowed breaks in accordance with Japanese labor laws.
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Full-time：Fixed Term Employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Fixed-term of 1-3 years (depending on the research career of the successful candidate)
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:Joining Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association[[Short-term benefits (medical insurance, etc.)]
Employees' Pension Insurance:Joining Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association [Long-term benefits (pension insurance)]
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

●Tohoku University has established the International Support Center (ISC) to provide researchers with a wide range of support so that they can focus on their research activities without the typical worries associated with moving and adjusting to a foreign country.
ISC provides comprehensive support services including making travel arrangements, securing accommodation, completing bureaucratic procedures, opening a bank account, and more.
ISC Website: https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
●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:
https://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 Tohoku University Center for Gender Equality Promotion 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 (Japanese text only):
https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/a-4-kosodate/
●AIMR offers a world-class research environment in a safe and comfortable city, and also provides you with comprehensive support. Early-career researchers benefit from not only a salary, but also affordable living costs, supportive administrative services, and ample opportunities for international exchange. Together, these make AIMR an attractive place to advance your early career.
https://www.wpi-aimr.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/staff/eight-reasons.html

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tohoku University

Country

Japan

City

Miyagi

STATUS: EXPIRED

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