Professor Position at the Center for Data-Driven Science and Artificial Intelligence

The Center for Data-driven Science and Artificial Intelligence at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position:

Position

Job Description

The successful candidate should be committed to developing and disseminating contemporary AI literacy education, and they will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Formulating and implementing university-wide educational programs in mathematical sciences, data science, and AI literacy, along with the delivery of corresponding courses
• Designing, deploying, and managing an advanced learning environment that utilizes information technologies for comprehensive academic use across the university
• Engaging in collaborative research, both domestic and international, within the fields of information science and information engineering - including AI, data science, and computer science.
• Advancing and disseminating Advanced Mathematics, Informatics, and Data Science (AIMD) through inter-university partnerships and active participation in consortiums dedicated to strengthening education in mathematical sciences, data science and, AI
• Contributing to Tohoku University's cooperative graduate-level programs and supervising graduate students' research and thesis writing.

For further details, see here.

Qualifications

• A relevant doctoral degree
• A record of research in information science of information engineering
• Experience teaching information science of information engineering, as well as supervising graduate theses
• Proficiency in both Japanese and English regardless of nationality

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents as a PDF to the email address: cds-kobo grp.tohoku.ac.jp

1. A CV using Tohoku University's official template
2. A comprehensive list of achievements
3. Reprints of your five most significant research papers
4. An executive summary of your educational and research accomplishments (please limit it to one A4-sized page)
5. A personal statement outlining your aspiration for the role (please limit it to one A4-sized page)
6. Contact information for two referees who can provide insight into the candidates qualification and character

Application Deadline:March 27, 2026

About the Center

As society rapidly digitizes, large volumes of data are being generated and used to drive ongoing innovation. To address emerging global challenges and expand new opportunities, there is a growing need for people skilled in data science and AI. In response, Tohoku University established the Data-Driven Science and AI Education and Research Center in October 2019 to develop human resources who can lead a data-driven society through advanced education and research in mathematical sciences, data science, and AI.

As a central hub within a leading research university, the Center strengthens education and research in these fields while advancing digitalization across the institution. Its work is organized into five divisions - Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Learning, Data Assets and Information Security, and Information Technology - and supported by collaboration with universities, regional partners, and industry. The Center remains committed to promoting the growth and societal integration of mathematics, data science, and AI.