University of Tokyo
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Assistant Professor in Astrophysics and Cosmic Ray Physics at the University of Tokyo University of Tokyo in Japan
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Astronomy
Funding
Full-time fixed-term faculty position with annual income from 4 million yen upward. Salary is under the university annual salary system and depends on education, experience, performance, and achievements. Commuting allowance up to 55,000 yen in principle and other allowances may be provided according to university regulations.
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Country
Japan
University
University of Tokyo

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Open call for an Assistant Professor position at the University of Tokyo (CTAGroup, Institute for Cosmic Ray Research) in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
The position focuses on astrophysics, cosmic ray physics, cosmic particle physics, and multi-messenger astronomy, with research centered on ultra-high-energy gamma-ray observation using the Large-aperture Telescope (LST) of the International Gamma-ray Observatory (CTAO). The successful candidate will also participate in the construction and operation of the LST.
This is a full-time, fixed-term academic appointment (not tenure-track). The term is five years, with the possibility of one reappointment. Salary starts at approximately 4 million yen per year, with allowances determined by university regulations.
Eligibility: applicants must hold a doctoral degree at the time of employment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a wide range of related research backgrounds and nationalities.
Application deadline: documents must arrive by 2026-11-25 (12:00 noon on the deadline day, per the posting).
How to apply: submit the required PDF documents by email to [email protected] and include ICRR2026-08 in the subject line. Recommendation letters/opinions should also be sent by email by the deadline.
Contact: Hidetoshi Kubo, Director, Canary Islands High Energy Astrophysics Observatory, University of Tokyo / CTAGroup.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term faculty position with annual income from 4 million yen upward. Salary is under the university annual salary system and depends on education, experience, performance, and achievements. Commuting allowance up to 55,000 yen in principle and other allowances may be provided according to university regulations.
What's required
Applicants must have a doctoral degree at the time of employment. The post welcomes applicants from a wide range of related research fields regardless of nationality or research background.
How to apply
Prepare the required PDF documents and email them as attachments to [email protected]. Include application number ICRR2026-08 in the email subject. Recommendation letters/opinions should also be emailed by the authors by the deadline.
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