Assistant Professor Positions Available at SiRIUS Institute of Medical Research, Tohoku University

Tohoku University’s SiRIUS Institute of Medical Research is seeking candidates for two assistant professor positions.

Position Details

– Title: Assistant Professor

– Location: Seiryo Campus

– Number of Positions: 2

– Job Type: Full-time fixed position

– Start Date: March 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

Job Description

The newly appointed assistant professors will join a research group led by Distinguished Professor Keisuke Goda. Their research will focus on small extracellular vesicles, particularly exosomes. The role will involve elucidating the molecular mechanisms of these vesicles and developing applications for industrial and medical purposes. Areas of research will include exosome engineering, which utilizes nanotechnology to modify biological molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins.

Key research applications may involve:

• Liquid biopsy and diagnostics
• Anti-aging research
• Drug delivery systems
• Other related biomedical and industrial fields

Selected candidates will collaborate with various institutions, including:

• SiRIUS Institute of Medical Research and the Graduate School of Medicine at Tohoku University
• International Center for Synchrotron Radiation Innovation Smart (SRIS), Tohoku University
• Department of Chemistry, University of Tokyo
• Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Possession of a PhD at the time of appointment
• Strong motivation to advance research in life sciences and medicine
• Relevant knowledge and research experience in these fields

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit a single PDF file via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Assistant Professor, Goda Laboratory, Tohoku University.” The application should include:

1. A CV (including a photograph, phone number, and email address)
2. A list of research achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.)
3. A summary of research work to date
4. A statement outlining research, education, and clinical goals (approximately one A4 page)
5. Contact information for two references

Application Deadline: February 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. JST.

Additional Information

The SiRIUS Institute aims to support young physician-scientists by providing a focused research environment alongside Tohoku University Hospital, facilitating the development of solutions to real medical challenges. Further details are available in the official announcement.

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