The Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) at Tohoku University is an organization that manages and operates one of the world's largest and most comprehensive general population biobanks, and is a leading international research center for large-scale genomic and omics analysis. To pioneer next-generation personalized healthcare and prevention, ToMMo has built and operates an "Integrated Biobank" based on a prospective cohort study of over 150,000 participants, including a highly unique three-generation cohort. Furthermore, it is driving cutting-edge genomic research, such as completing Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for 120,000 individuals.
In this recruitment, we are seeking next-generation researchers (in the fields of information science, medicine, and life sciences) who, as "Research Unit Leaders (Principal Investigators / PIs)" at a University for International Research Excellence, can utilize this world-class infrastructure to autonomously create top-tier science with creative and free-thinking ideas.
Please note that this recruitment is conducted under the university's new personnel strategy aimed at strengthening research capabilities as a University for International Research Excellence.
| Position | Lecturer (Senior Assistant Professor) or Assistant Professor |
| Number of positions | 3 positions |
| Location | Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Department of Integrative Genomics |
| Job Responsibilities | Successful applicants will establish and lead independent research groups as Principal Investigators (PIs) in one of the three fields below. 1. AI-driven Genomic and Information Science 2. Life-Course Omics Science 3. Disease Cell Biology |
| Qualifications | Candidates must hold a Ph.D. upon taking up the post and have outstanding achievements in the above-mentioned fields of expertise. |
| Starting date | April 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter |
| Application deadline | November 13, 2026 (Fri.) 17:00 JST *Late submissions not accepted |
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<For research-related inquiries>
Department of Integrative Genomics, Professor Nobuo Fuse
E-mail: nobuo.fuse.b6[at]tohoku.ac.jp (Please replace “[at]” with “@” )
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Department of Administration
E-mail: tommo-som[at]grp.tohoku.ac.jp (Please replace “[at]” with “@” )