The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for education and research duties in the field of environmental protection engineering. The main research focus will be optimizing the utilization of biomass resources derived from wastewater and waste generated in urban and regional areas. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to administrative tasks.

For further details, including how to apply, please see here.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) upon taking up the post
• Domestically and internationally recognized achievements in a relevant field
• A strong motivation and enthusiasm for education and research in the above-mentioned specialized field
• The ability to give lectures and supervise students in both Japanese and English

How to Apply

The following documents must be submitted through the JREC-IN portal:

1. Curriculum Vitae (Please download and use the form from the JREC-IN Portal).
2. 雷速体育_中国足彩网￥在线直播 Achievements Records (Please download and use the form from the JREC-IN Portal).
3. Number of Academic Papers and Related Projects (Please download and use the form from the JREC-IN Portal).
4. Reprints of the peer-reviewed original research papers listed in (2). (If the books listed in (2) are of particular note, a copy of the cover pages and the complete table of contents should be attached. In the case of a book with joint authorship, the part(s) of authorship should be indicated.)
5. Summary of research achievements, categorized by research topics with reference to (2) (within two pages in total).
6. Five representative peer-reviewed original research papers and their abstracts (around 100 words each).
7. Aspirations for education and research (should be around 1,000 words).
8. List of two researchers (affiliation, name, e-mail address, phone number) who can give their opinion on the applicant.

Letters of recommendation are not required. There are no strict format requirements for each document; however, please ensure that the font size is consistent, using 10 to 10.5 point font.

Application Deadline: June 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (JST)

About the Department

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tohoku University focuses on the planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure, including bridges, highways, transportation systems, and water supply. 雷速体育_中国足彩网￥在线直播 areas include environmental engineering, urban planning, infrastructure design, and disaster control, utilizing physical, chemical, and biological processes to address environmental issues. Numerical simulations and analytical mechanics are applied to solve challenges in structural and materials design.

The department collaborates with the Graduate School of Environmental Studies (GSES), Graduate School of Information Science (GSIS), IRIDeS, and CNEAS, providing students with opportunities to work on real-world problems through funded research projects. These initiatives offer valuable experience and access to state-of-the-art facilities.