Recruitment

Division of Electron Microscopy Measurements, Advanced Measurement Technology Center (AMTC), Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability (IMaSS), Nagoya University

Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability (IMaSS), Nagoya University has been certified as a “Joint Usage/Research Center of energy-friendly and sustainable energy-saving and energy-creating materials and systems research” by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Through joint usage and collaborative research with researchers from domestic and international universities and research institutions, we broadly promote research on energy-saving and energy-creating technologies. The Advanced Measurement Technology Center (AMTC), with the facility of High-Voltage Electron Microscopy Laboratory and the Research Facility for Advanced Science and Technology as its core, promotes the development of cutting-edge measurement technologies, their advancement, and materials science research utilizing these technologies, while also focusing on fostering technical expert who will lead manufacturing in the 21st century.

Now, we are seeking one Professor who can further develop the research activities at the Advanced Measurement Technology Center.


Research field and the professor to be considered
To realize a sustainable, resource-recycling society, developments of various environment-friendly energy-saving and energy-creating materials is required.

We are recruiting researchers who can pioneer new measurement and analysis technologies for electron microscopy based on materials science. We are looking for particularly talented individuals who can promote this research field in collaboration with domestic and international research institutions, as well as proactively engage in fostering technical expert in measurement and analysis technologies.

Nagoya University proactively recruits women if they are recognized as equal in the evaluation of performance (including research performance, educational performance, social contributions, and character).


Tasks in charge
(Beginning)
・ Research and education on electron microscopy and materials science
・ Administrative duties at the institute and center
・ Education at graduate and undergraduate levels

(Range of change)
Tasks designated by Tokai National Higher Education and Research System


[Work location]
(Beginning)
Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

(Range of change)
Location designated by Tokai National Higher Education and Research System


[Number of positions]
One professor


[Expected starting date]
April 1, 2027

Category
Materials engineering and related fields

Sub category
Semiconductors, nanomaterial science, inorganic materials

Full-time


Contract period: No fixed term (research project period is 5–10 years)
Trial period: 6 months from the date of employment

(1) Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.).

(2) Have sufficient achievements, enthusiasm, and motivation for research in the above-mentioned field. Be able to establish and lead new academic fields through original measurement technologies.

(3) While centering on your own specialized research field, be able to carry out collaborative research projects within and outside the institute.

(4) Able to proactively commit to the administration of the Advanced Measurement Technology Center (AMTC) and the High-Voltage Electron Microscope Laboratory at IMaSS.

(5) Willing to cooperate with the management of the Department of Physical Science and Engineering, School of Engineering, and be able to teach lectures, seminars, and student laboratory experiments related to materials science.

(6) Able to supervise students in the doctoral course (both master’s and doctoral programs) at the Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Materials Physics.

[Salary, working hours, holidays, length of employment, insurance, etc.]
Working hours and other benefits are determined in accordance with the provisions of the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System Employee Work Rules.
https://public1.legalcrud.com/thers_ac/act/110010928.html

Salary is determined based on the annual salary system at Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
https://public1.legalcrud.com/thers_ac/act/110001585.html

Working hours: Under the discretionary labor system for professional work, the employee is deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays from December 29 to January 3.

Insurance: Coverage includes the MEXT Mutual Aid Association, employees’ pension insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance, and employment insurance.

Measures to prevent passive smoking: In principle, smoking is prohibited on campus.

August 31, 2026 (must arrive by 17:00)

[How to apply (address for application documents)]
Send the documents below by e-mail within the application period

(1) Curriculum vitae (in any form) with the applicant’s photo attached and applicant’s e-mail address provided

(2) Publication list categorized by (1) peer-reviewed original research articles (indicate citation count based on Scopus), (2) international conference proceedings, (3) books, (4) reviews, (5) intellectual property, (6) awards, (7) invited lectures, (8) research funds obtained as principal investigator only (including collaborative research without funding from domestic and international institutions), (9) social contributions including academic society activities [all co-authors are listed in the order of publication and the applicant’s name is underlined]

(3) Reprints of no more than 5 major papers (mark these papers with ※ in the publication list above)

(4) Summary of previous research and education (in any form, within 3 pages of A4 sheet)

(5) Title of research project and research plan after joining (in any form, within 3 pages of A4 sheet; research project period is 5–10 years)

(6) Aspiration regarding education and research after joining (in any form, approximately 3 pages of A4 sheet)

(7) Names, affiliations, and contact information of two persons from whom references can be obtained


Address for application documents:
Prof. Tomomi Uchiyama, Director
Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan

uchiyama*@*is.nagoya-u.ac.jp
director*@*imass.nagoya-u.ac.jp
(Please drop * before/after @ in sending e-mail)Send the e-mail to both addresses with a PDF file combining all the application documents as attachment. Use file transfer services when the size of the file is large.


Inquiry:
Prof. Makoto Kuwahara, Director of the Center
Advanced Measurement Technology Center, Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University
kuwahara*@*imass.nagoya-u.ac.jp
(Please drop * before/after @ in sending e-mail)
Phone +81-52-789-3705
Website  https://www.imass.nagoya-u.ac.jp


[Selection process and decision of acceptance/rejection]
・After a screening of documents, an interview may be conducted
・Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by e-mail or phone.

In November 2021, with the clarification of the scope of control of “deemed exports” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”), a portion of the provision of confidential information must comply with FEFTA. Technology provided by universities and research institutions to faculty and staff is FEFTA is subject to control. As a result of this change, faculty applications will also be subject to FEFTA controls. When applying for this solicitation, you will be required to submit an Applicable Specific Category Determination Form in accordance with the Applicable Specific Category Determination Flowchart. Please download the form below and submit it.
https://nuss.nagoya-u.ac.jp/s/Swfp7NdH7PGitf4

In addition, faculty members are required to submit a “Confirmation Form” at the time of employment.

In November 2021, with the clarification of the scope of control for “deemed exports” under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”), some provision of sensitive technology to faculty members and students by universities and research institutions has become subject to control under the FEFTA. Consistent with this change, when applying for faculty positions or studying at the University, faculty, staff, and students will be required to submit a “Declaration of applicable specific categories” based on the “Flowchart for determining applicable specific categories.” Faculty, staff, and some students will also be required to submit a “Confirmation Form” at the time of their recruitment or admission. The “foreign organization” mentioned in the Declaration of applicable specific categories is a “Non-Japanese organization.”

Nagoya University proactively recruits women if they are recognized as equal in the evaluation of performance (including research performance, educational performance, social contributions, and character).

The submitted information will be strictly managed under the privacy policy of Nagoya
University and will be used only for this selection. The Selection Committee will be responsible for disposing of all application documents and will not return them.

The institute will not bear your travel expense for the interview.

Our university is actively working to promote diversity and work-life balance. For more information, please see the following URLs.

Gender Diversity Center website: https://www.kyodo-sankaku.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Promotion Declaration: https://www.thers.ac.jp/about/declaration/deib/index.html

If you have had to suspend or delay your research activities in the past due to childbirth, childcare, nursing care, illness, etc., you can mention this on your resume. At our university, you will not be unfairly evaluated for mentioning this.