We are currently seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Project Assistant Professor or Technician position at Shizuoka University. The successful candidate will work on the development of an ultrafast single-molecule electron microscope based on a novel and distinctive concept. This project is supported by a KAKENHI program administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan.

We have been studying laser-induced electron emission from a metallic nano-tip for over a decade. Our research has led to the achievement of ultrafast electron emissions from a single molecule. Although these single-molecule electron sources exhibit an intriguing quantum nature, elucidating them has been a challenge, and many questions about the source remain unanswered. To address this issue, four interdisciplinary groups came together and initiated a project called "Single Molecule Quantum (SmoleQ)," which you can find on our website (https://hirofumiyanagisawa3.wixsite.com/smoleq). Our team at Shizuoka University is responsible for developing a novel single-molecule electron microscope that can uncover the quantum nature of single molecules.

We are offering a unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about pioneering the development of a new electron microscope and conducting groundbreaking experiments with it. The ideal candidate should also possess expertise in one or more of the following areas: calculations based on the finite element method, design of equipment using CAD software, fabrication of electronic circuits, vacuum experiments using an electron analyzer, optical experiments using a femtosecond laser, and low-temperature experiments. 

Some other details about this position can be found below:

1. Workplace:
●Johoku 3-5-1, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 432-8561 Japan

●Shizuoka University, Research Institute for Electronics,　Ultrafast Field Emission Group (PI: Hirofumi Yanagisawa)

2. Contract period:
●April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
●The contract is non-renewable.

3. Working arrangement
The job requires working for 5 days every week, which is equivalent to 38 hours and 45 minutes per week. The contract comes with benefits such as unemployment insurance, health insurance, and a commuting allowance. Please note that the commuting allowance will only be provided if the commuting distance is more than 2 km for one way.

4. Salary
360,000 JPY/Month

5. Application documents
Here are the necessary documents for your job application: 
1. Curriculum Vitae: includes your academic and professional background, publication lists, and references.
2. Cover letter.　

6. How to apply and Deadline
●Kindly submit your application via email to the following address: yanagisawa.hirofumi@shizuoka.ac.jp
●Applications will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.