Recruitment of Researchers

Recruitment of Researchers Tokuyama Laboratory in WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research of Tohoku University: Theoretical and Simulation Studies of Glasses and Supercooled Liquids

An Assistant Professor position and a postdoctoral position are available to undertake research in the theoretical and simulation study of structure and dynamics in glass-forming liquids in WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan. These positions are funded by WPI. Applicants are required to have a PhD in Physics or Chemistry (or the equivalent) with experience in research involving statistical physics and/or computational modeling of liquids or solids, and in programming in C or Fortran.

Outline of the WPI AIMR Research Center (Outline of the WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research: Tohoku University WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research was established on October 1, 2007 following the adoption of the International Advanced Materials Science Research Center Plan, which we proposed, and was included as one of the top five programs, to the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI Program) run by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology. The Center, which is based on the concept of combining physics, chemistry, material science and engineering by way of an innovative method of atomic and molecular control, is committed to pursuing (1) the creation of superior new compounds and materials with innovative functions, (2) the construction of devices based upon new materials and a new fundamental paradigm, and (3) establishing materials system architecture that will generate direct societal impacts. With world-leading researchers working under an innovative system in a favorable environment, the Center aims to produce tangible world-class results and become a hub of materials science research.

Number of positions: 1 Assistant Professor and 1 postdoctoral research fellow.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Employment conditions:

• (1) Salary; Assistant Professor: an annual income system is employed according to the rule of Tohoku University. Postdoctoral research fellow: 4200000 yen.
• (2) Research fund; Cooperative research together with PI who manages the research fund is recommended, but independent research proposals for associate and assistant Professors are also encouraged.
• (3) Term; Assistant Professor: in principle 5 year term but every 2 years there is review process. Postdoctoral research fellow: one year, but renewal is possible through review.

Documents for application:

• (1) CV (Please include birthday and nationality if you are foreign-registered.)
• (2) Publication list, including citation data
• (3) Outline of research accomplishments, and research proposal at WPI .

The files of the above documents (pdf) should be sent to me at the following E-mail address; tokuyama at wpi-aimr.tohoku.ac.jp.