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. From the viewpoint of turning out human resource, promotion to associate professor within the Synchrotron Radiation Science Division is not assumed in principle, and promotion to other positions will be encouraged.
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 targeting various functional materials with a view to their application to novel devices, etc. 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 promote surface science research using various experimental techniques, including soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy, photoemission 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 relatively well-defined surfaces such as thin films, two-dimensional materials, and single-crystal surfaces. 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 his/her research experience and conventional knowledge of surface science research using synchrotron radiation.
