Assistant Professor Opening in Chalcogenide Thin-Film Synthesis and Novel Electronic Materials at Hokkaido University Hokkaido University in Japan

Hokkaido University’s Research Institute for Electronic Science (RIES) is recruiting an Assistant Professor to join the Kobayashi Group / Laboratory of Emergent Electronic Materials. The position centers on chalcogenide thin-film synthesis, novel electronic materials, and related studies in condensed matter physics, including semiconductors, magnetism, superconductivity, strongly correlated systems, and thin film/surface/interface physics.

The successful candidate will contribute to research and education in the group, with teaching duties connected to the Faculty of Science / Graduate School of Science (condensed matter physics). The post is especially suitable for researchers with experience or interest in MBE, thin-film growth, and physical property measurements. Applicants from adjacent fields are also welcome, particularly those eager to collaborate on thin-film-based materials research.

This is a non-tenure-track regular employee appointment for 5 years, with a possible 3-year extension after review. The annual salary starts at around 4 million yen and is governed by Hokkaido University rules. Standard social insurance is provided.

Eligibility highlights: Ph.D. required or expected by the start date; strong research record; ability to work collaboratively with group members and other researchers; willingness to contribute to research, education, and lab management.

Deadline: 2026-07-31. The university may close the search early once a suitable candidate is found. Applications must be submitted online through JREC-IN Portal as a single ZIP file containing the required documents (CV, publication list, research summaries, major papers, and references).

Institution: Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.