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Company Name

National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology

Job Type

Job Posting Number: 26096 [Kansai Research Center] Retirement Position (Research Staff/Researcher) (Coherent X Utilization Research Group, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center)

Work Detail

(1) Research and development on measurement and analysis techniques utilizing tender X-rays at the facility's beamline to be installed at the 3 GeV high-brightness synchrotron radiation facility NanoTerasu (including environmental preparation and equipment development at the beamline). (2) Research and development on nanostructure observation and dynamics measurement utilizing the high sensitivity of synchrotron radiation tender X-rays and the characteristics of coherent X-rays. (3) Research and development targeting quantum materials including quantum sensors, next-generation semiconductors, environmental and energy materials, etc., also utilizing the QST-dedicated beamline at the large synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8 in a complementary manner.

Ideal Profile

(1) Persons who have obtained or are expected to obtain a doctoral degree as of the date of employment. (2) Persons with expertise in synchrotron radiation science, materials science, or other related fields. (3) It is desirable that the person has a strong desire to conduct research and development of measurement technology utilizing tender X-rays and its applied research, as well as to collaborate with the large synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8, and to promote research and development in cooperation with relevant parties while maintaining appropriate communication.

What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow

(1) Those who have obtained or are expected to obtain a doctoral degree as of the date of employment: Doctoral program completion: 302,400 yen

Work Location

Harima area, Sendai area

Phd. Stating Salary

Doctoral Program Completion: ¥302,400 *The above is the starting salary for new graduates. Salary will be determined according to our organization's regulations, taking into consideration skills, abilities, years of experience, etc. There is an annual salary increase. University Bachelor's Degree with 10 Years of Experience: ¥369,500

Selection Flow

(1) Work experience review (oral presentation using PowerPoint, etc., and question and answer session) (2) Interview review

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