Detailed information
Work location : Tohoku district - Miyagi
Date of publication : 2024/10/11
Recruitment of Postdoctoral Researcher at Ozawa lab, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
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Tohoku University
Research field : Natural Science - Mathematical physics and fundamental theory of condensed matter physics | Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics
Researcher/Postdoc level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Others - formal job title would be Specially Appointed Assistant Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We look for a postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Prof. Tomoki Ozawa in AIMR, Tohoku University. The main research interest of Ozawa group is theoretical study of many-body and topological physics in condensed matter and AMO systems.
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Work content and job description
The candidate will engage in research activities in cooperation with other laboratory members as a member of Ozawa Lab.
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Job type
- Researcher/Postdoc level
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Others
formal job title would be Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
Research field
- Natural Science - Mathematical physics and fundamental theory of condensed matter physics
- Natural Science - Semiconductors, optical properties of condensed matter and atomic physics
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 6 million yen
The No. 3 annual salary system is applied. The annual salary includes monthly salary, regional allowances, year-end and diligent service allowance, and retirement allowance.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
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 : Discretionary Labor System: As a basis, starting time (8:30) to ending time (17:15), but left up to the discretion of each employee. Additionally, according to what is laid out in Article 34 of the Labor Standards Act, each employee is allowed a break.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Work experience
Candidates with background or interest in geometrical/topological effects are preferred but not obligatory
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Full-time：Fixed Term Employee
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Renewed every year, can be extended up to 3 years
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 980-8577 Miyagi 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
Compensation
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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
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
Starting date: April 1, 2025, or the earliest possible date thereafter
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/04/01
Application period
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2024/10/11~2024/11/10 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission（2）CVAchievements and Activities : Online Submission（3）Publications list （papers, books, lectures, awards, etc.）Other online application forms
（1）Cover Letter (optional)
（4）Research Statement (up to two pages)
（5）One or Two letters of Recommendation
* All documents shall be prepared in English and are used only for the selection.
[How to apply]
Submit the application through Academic Jobs Online -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Document Screening and Interview
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Notification of result
Email
Contact details
Tohoku University
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) , Tohoku University
Prof. Tomoki Ozawa
tomoki.ozawa.d8@tohoku.ac.jp
Notes
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