Assistant Professor, Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU), Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

A junior faculty position at the rank of an assistant professor is available for a suitably qualified individual to work in cooperation with Professor Shinji Mukohyama at Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU), Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo.

1.Title of position

Assistant Professor (Full-time)

2.Affiliation

Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU), Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

Early Universe Cosmology Division

3.Area of expertise and job description

Theoretical Astrophysics. In addition to conducting research and graduate education in astrophysics in cooperation with Professor Shinji Mukohyama, the successful candidate will also be responsible for various tasks at the Center and undergraduate education in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science (with the same duties as an assistant professor in the Department of Physics with regard to undergraduate education).

Note: Reassignment, concurrent assignment, or transfer will not be imposed without consent in accordance with Article 4 of the university's employment regulations.

4.Starting date

As soon as possible after the decision is made

5.Terms of Employment

No fixed term

6.Probation Period

Six months from the date of employment

7.Place of employment

Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Note: In principle, the University could change the designated place of work, but no reassignment or secondment will be against one's will. (In accordance with Article 4 of the Regulations on the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members).

8.Working hours

Discretionary work system for professional work applies, and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.

9.Days off, Leave

Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3), Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc.

10.Salary and Benefits

To be determined based on academic background, work experience, etc. Salary increase system is available.

Various allowances: Year-end and diligence allowance (twice a year), commutation allowance (up to 55,000 yen per month if meeting requirements), and others as determined by the University.

11.Insurance

The successful applicant will be automatically enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) and Employment Insurance.

12.Qualification Requirements

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree.

13.Documents to be submitted

Curriculum vitae

List of achievements (mark up to 5 major papers)

URL information to obtain PDF files of major papers

Summary of research achievements

Research plan (about 3 pages, A4 size)

Aspirations for education (about 2 pages, A4 size)

Names and contact information of 3 persons whose opinions can be heard (recommendation letters may be arranged)

14.Application Deadline

Must arrive no later than Tuesday, September 30, 2025

15. (1) How and where to send documents

All submitted documents should be combined into a single PDF file and sent to apply@resceu.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp. The subject line should include "Application for Assistant Professor of Early Universe Cosmology".

If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt within 5 days, please contact us by e-mail at the following address.

Request that the recommendation letter(s) be sent directly from the recommender(s) to the above address.

(2) Inquiries:

Prof. Toshikazu Shigeyama

Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU), Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

Phone 03-5841-4689

E-mail toiawase@resceu.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

16.Name of Recruiter

The University of Tokyo

17. State of working measures to avoid passive smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university. We have smoking areas outdoors.

18.Others

During the period of employment, sharing controlled technology with you may be prohibited by FEFTA, and it may become difficult to achieve your job as a faculty or a staff member of the University if you are under the control of a foreign government, corporation or university by contract, or under the control of a foreign government by economic interests. In such a case, you need to keep the contract or interests within the range that does not incur such restrictions.

Personal information received through this application process will not be used for other purposes.

The University of Tokyo is committed to gender equality and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender. For details see https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/overview/gender/promotion.html.