Specially Appointed Research Fellow: The Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM) at Tohoku University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Specially Appointed Research Fellow. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in innovative research on protein design under the mentorship of Distinguished Professor William DeGrado.
Designation:
Specially Appointed Research Fellow
Research Area:
Protein Design
Location:
IMRAM, Katahira Campus, 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, Japan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A completed doctoral degree (Ph.D.) upon appointment.
- Native or near-native proficiency in English.
- Broad interests in biophysics, organic chemistry, chemical biology, or structural biology; experience in protein design is desirable but not required.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will:
- Collaborate closely with Professor William DeGrado and other IMRAM members.
- Engage in research focused on peptide and protein design in areas such as membrane transport, catalysis, materials, pharmaceuticals, and sensor design.
- Contribute to establishing an internationally recognized research hub for next-generation proteins.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a combined PDF file to the specified Google Form:
- CV with photo (using the prescribed Tohoku University template)
- List of research achievements (papers, conference presentations, patents, etc.)
- List of research funds received
- Summary of past research activities (2 pages)
- Statement of future research plans and aspirations (2 pages)
- Reference information from three individuals, including names, contact details, and their relationship to the applicant.
File naming format: “Lastname_Firstname.pdf”
Total file size limit: 10 MB
Documents must be prepared in English.
Last Date to Apply:
November 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM (JST)
