University of Tsukuba
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Project Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Theory and Nonlinear Topological Wave Engineering University of Tsukuba in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
Annual income is 4 million to 7 million yen. The position is full-time and fixed-term, with a 1-year term and possible renewal until March 31, 2029. Commuting allowance is available; health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
Japan
University
University of Tsukuba

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University of Tsukuba is advertising a Project Assistant Professor position in Condensed Matter Theory, with a research focus on nonlinear topological wave engineering. The role is based in the Department of Mathematical and Applied Physics / Mathematics and Materials (Physics) area and is tied to the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S) project “Development of Nonlinear Topological Wave Engineering.”
This is a full-time, fixed-term research position (assistant professor equivalent / researcher-postdoc equivalent), with a term of 1 year and the possibility of renewal until March 31, 2029. The advertised salary range is 4 million to 7 million yen per year. Standard employee benefits are included, such as commuting allowance, health insurance, pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance.
Eligibility: applicants must hold a doctorate. The post is aimed at candidates with a strong background in physics, especially condensed matter theory, mathematical physics, and related theoretical research. The application package includes a CV, achievements list, external funding status, PDFs of major publications (5 papers, at least 4 from the last 5 years), a research summary, a statement of research and education aspirations, and university-specific forms including GDPR consent where applicable.
Location: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Deadline: applications must arrive between October 13, 2026 and November 16, 2026. Selection is based on document screening followed by an interview, which may be held in person or online.
How to apply: submit the required documents via the JREC-IN Portal web application. Email submission is not accepted. For questions, the contact person listed is Susumu Okada at the University of Tsukuba.
Funding details
Annual income is 4 million to 7 million yen. The position is full-time and fixed-term, with a 1-year term and possible renewal until March 31, 2029. Commuting allowance is available; health insurance, employees' pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and employment insurance are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree. The post is for a full-time fixed-term project assistant professor/researcher-equivalent position in theoretical research. Applicants should be able to conduct research in condensed matter theory and nonlinear topological wave engineering; the post also requests a research summary, publication PDFs, external funding status, and statements on research and education.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents, including CV, achievements list, publication PDFs, research summary, education/research aspirations, and the university forms. Submit through the JREC-IN Portal web application by the deadline; email application is not accepted.
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