We, Synchrotron Radiation Science Divisions 1 & 2, aim to open up new scientific fields using synchrotron radiation and to turn out researchers who can be actively involved in a wide range of fields in Japan and abroad in future. Thus, we are looking for researchers who are willing to produce outstanding research achievements through making the best use of the position as a member of IMSS, and to contribute to the development of synchrotron radiation science from a broad perspective, regardless of their field of expertise.
We, surface science section, focus on functions specific to surfaces and interfaces, and aim to elucidate the mechanisms of these functions and to create new functional materials by making full use of experimental techniques using various probes such as synchrotron radiation, in collaboration with not only members of the institute but also users in industry, government, and academia in Japan and abroad. In particular, we are putting emphasis on operando observation of surfaces and interfaces of thin films and real-time observation of surface chemical reactions with the keyword “observing working surfaces and interfaces in situ”, and are aiming to expand our research targets to various functional materials such as catalysts and batteries in the future. For this purpose, we are not only using existing methods but also pioneering novel surface observation techniques in cooperation with the members in the Photon Factory and the Accelerator Division Ⅵ in Accelerator Laboratory.
【Surface science section】 https://www2.kek.jp/imss/pf/eng/section/surface/
The successful candidate is expected to lead surface science research using various experimental techniques, including soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy and other synchrotron radiation experiments, as well as other quantum beams such as neutrons, muons, and slow positrons. In particular, it is desirable to develop research on surfaces that are not necessarily precisely defined, such as catalysts. The successful candidate is also expected to pioneer a new field of surface science research using quantum beams with a view to the next light source facility, being free from the conventional knowledge of surface science research using synchrotron radiation.
