Specially Appointed Professor or Specially Appointed Associate Professor(Department of Materials Science, Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba)

5 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Tsukuba

Department

Department of Materials Science, Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences

Research Field

Technology
Engineering
Chemistry
Physics

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

3 Apr 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
Field: “Quantum physics of solid state”, “Theoretical quantum physics”, “Materials physics and engineering”, or “Materials chemistry and biotechnology”

[Work content and job description]
Science & engineering education in English at College of Engineering Sciences & Bachelor's Program in Interdisciplinary Engineering, School of Science and Engineering, and Subprogram in Materials Science, Master’s/Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology, as well as engaging in research activities as a principal investigator.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
305-8573 Ibaraki Department of Materials Science, Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:Earliest possible date after selection (Wish to start by September 1, 2025)

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126011592&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
* Leading Researcher (R4)
Annual salary:7 million yen - 10 million yen
Wages description:・Working conditions will be determined according to the university regulations.
・The amount of salary will be determined in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University based on academic and professional background.
Working hours:09:00-17:45
Holidays :Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (12/29-1/3)
Overtime and other explanations:・Working days and hours: Discretionary labor system for professional work.
・The working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:5 years
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:6 million yen - 9 million yen
Wages description:・Working conditions will be determined according to the university regulations.
・The amount of salary will be determined in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University based on academic and professional background.
Working hours:09:00-17:45
Holidays :Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (12/29-1/3)
Overtime and other explanations:・Working days and hours: Discretionary labor system for professional work.
・The working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:5 years
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
NO smoking on the premises.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
･ Overtime work
Yes (entrance examinations, events, other temporary work)

Additional comments

1. The University of Tsukuba selects personnel in accordance with the spirit of the “Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society” and the principles and policies of the “University of Tsukuba Basic Principles and Basic Plan for Diversity”.
2. The University of Tsukuba has established “University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations” based on “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act,” and conduct strict examination when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, etc., or persons who fall under a specific category.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Tsukuba

Country

Japan

City

Ibaraki

Contact

City

Ibaraki

STATUS: EXPIRED

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