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Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute

Permanent Researcher Position in Quantum Beam Science / Synchrotron Radiation at NanoTerasu (PhD required) Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute in Japan

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full-time permanent researcher position with annual income stated as approximately 4 million to 6 million yen. Salary is determined by experience, with model annual incomes around 5.6 million yen after PhD completion, 6.4 million yen with 5 years' post-PhD experience, and 7.6 million yen with 15 years' post-PhD experience. Benefits include bonuses, commuting allowance, housing allowance, retirement allowance, and social insurance coverage.

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Jan 29, 2027

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Chemistry
Materials Science
Medical Imaging
Material Characterization
Synchrotron Radiation
X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
Physics

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About this position

Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) is recruiting a permanent researcher for the NanoTerasu Center / User Research Division branch office in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. This is a researcher/postdoc-equivalent position focused on quantum beam science and synchrotron radiation support at the 3GeV high-brightness facility NanoTerasu.

The role involves operational and experimental support for shared-use beamlines, plus development of measurement and analysis technologies that expand NanoTerasu applications. Main methods include RIXS, XAS, XPS, imaging, and SAXS/WAXS. The institute also notes possible related research, external funding applications, and collaboration with universities, national research institutes, and industry.

Openings are listed for soft X-ray spectroscopy/imaging, soft X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and tender X-ray diffraction/scattering teams. The post is full-time, with no fixed term, though the institute may initially propose fixed-term employment depending on the selection outcome.

Eligibility: a doctoral degree, expected PhD completion by March 2027, or equivalent ability; plus at least two years of synchrotron radiation experimental experience using one of the listed methods. The posting emphasizes responsibility across shared beamlines and possible work at NanoTerasu and SPring-8.

Funding / compensation: annual income is stated at roughly 4–6 million yen, with model salaries higher depending on experience. Benefits include bonuses, commuting and housing allowances, retirement allowance, and full social insurance coverage.

Deadline: applications are due by 2027-01-29 (must arrive by this date), with rolling review until the position is filled.

How to apply: submit the required documents by email to [email protected]. A recommendation letter must be sent directly by the recommender to the same address. Use the specified subject line and file naming instructions in the announcement.

Funding details

Full-time permanent researcher position with annual income stated as approximately 4 million to 6 million yen. Salary is determined by experience, with model annual incomes around 5.6 million yen after PhD completion, 6.4 million yen with 5 years' post-PhD experience, and 7.6 million yen with 15 years' post-PhD experience. Benefits include bonuses, commuting allowance, housing allowance, retirement allowance, and social insurance coverage.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, or be expected to obtain one by the end of March 2027, or have equivalent or superior ability. At least two years of experience in synchrotron radiation experiments using one or more of the listed measurement methods is required. The post is aimed at researchers able to support beamline operations and develop measurement/analysis technologies; collaboration with universities, national institutes, and industry is expected.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents in PDF format, including the prescribed CV, research/work summary, research plan, publication list, selected papers, and self-declaration form. Email documents 1–5 and 7 to [email protected] with the subject line specified in the posting. Ask your recommender to send the recommendation letter directly by email to the same address.

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