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The Graduate School of Medicine at Tohoku University invites applications for open positions at the associate professor and lecturer (senior assistant professor) levels. The successful candidate will join the United Centers for Advanced Research and Translational Medicine (ART), affiliated with the graduate school, to lead interdisciplinary research leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address diverse challenges in medicine and life sciences. At Japan’s first University for International Research Excellence, appointees will have the opportunity to pioneer new academic fields and conduct research with the potential for groundbreaking medical applications as Principal Investigators (PIs). Successful candidates are expected to produce high-impact publications and contribute significantly to the advancement of their field.

This position was established as part of the UREX-Tohoku Project, an ambitious plan to establish a world-class research ecosystem at Tohoku University.
https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/research_excellence/en

1. Position
Associate Professor or Lecturer (Senior Assistant Prof.)

2. Open Positions
Approx. 4

3. Job type
Tenure-track, 6-year term (maximum of 1 year extension possible)
Under the tenure-track system, individuals who successfully pass the tenure review before the end of their term will be reappointed as tenured professors or associate professors.

4. Location
United Centers for Advanced Research and Translational Medicine (ART),
Graduate School of Medicine,
Tohoku University
2-1 Seiryomachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi

5. Qualifications
・Ph.D. at the time of appointment
・Exceptional achievements in the field of medicine or life sciences
・Able to independently lead research as a mid-career principal investigator (PI), pioneering new academic fields, and conducting research aimed at groundbreaking medical applications
・Capable of engaging in international research and communicating effectively in English

6. Submission Documents
Please download the Application Guidelines(English / Japanese) to confirm the details, including the prescribed formats, Form 1 and Form 2.

7. Submissions
Application Registration Link:
https://jotform.com/252931585082461

8. Deadline for applications
January 4, 2026, 17:00（JST)

9. Start Date
On or after April 1, 2026 (open to discussion)

Contact:
Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine,
General Affairs Office,
Personnel Section
E-mail: tumed-emcr*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (replace * with @)