Faculty Position (tenured Professor or tenure-track Associate Professor) in Mathematics

About the role

The Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) WPI at the University of Tokyo invites applications for a tenured Professor or tenure-track Associate Professor of Mathematics starting on or after April 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will thrive in our vibrant, international research environment and will be eager to actively engage and collaborate across disciplines—bridging mathematics, physics, and related fields to foster new scientific synergies. They may also be involved in supervising graduate students.

Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
• Research excellence demonstrated by publications and invited talks
• Strong potential for future research leadership
• Ability to contribute to the institute's mission of discovering fundamental laws of nature and understanding the universe

Qualifications

• International research experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion

Skills

• Interdisciplinary research capabilities
• Collaborative team player
• Effective communication and teaching abilities

Benefits

• Opportunities to supervise graduate students
• Collaborative environment with frequent interdisciplinary interactions
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to work abroad for up to three months per year

Pay

Details of pay are not specified at this time.

Schedule

Details of the schedule are not specified at this time.

Benefits

Details of benefits are not specified at this time.

Contact Information

To apply, visit AcademicJobsOnline.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• CV (including a list of invited talks)
• Publication list
• Research statement
• At least six letters of recommendation

Review Timeline

For full consideration, please submit applications and letters of recommendation by July 31, 2026. The search will remain open until filled.