Japan Synchrotron Research Institute (JASRI/SPring-8) is currently seeking candidates to fill postdoctoral positions.【The advertisement No. 11B001】
Japan Synchrotron Research Institute (JASRI/SPring-8) is currently seeking candidates to fill postdoctoral positions.
1. Seeking
A few postdoctoral researchers at Research & Utilization Division
2.Research Area and Work Contents
Japan Synchrotron Research Institute (JASRI) is seeking for postdoctoral researchers who will work at the public beamlines in SPring-8 (see http://www.spring8.or.jp/en/facilities/bl/ for details of the beamlines). JASRI is supporting user researches to develop new fields in application of synchrotron radiation, such as materials sciences, spectroscopy, structural biology, nano-technology, and so on, by making use of the short-pulse and the microbeam that are characteristic to the third-generation synchrotron radiation. The work involves (1) development of science and technology that will lead to a wider use of SPring-8 by promoting cutting-edge researches, (2) smooth operation of the public beamlines and support of user experiments. Experience in a synchrotron radiation experiment is desirable but all applicants who are willing to work with our research staff to pursue the above purposes will be welcome.
* Contact to 10 for further information on the work, and contact to 9 about the procedure of application.
3. Necessary Conditions
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent or outweighed abilities of Ph.D. and also have energy toward applied Synchrotron Radiation Research.
4.Contract Period
A contract period for postdoctoral researchers will be renewed every year. Total contract period is limited to 3 years. However, according to the condition of budget, there will be cases that the contract period will be terminated earlier than defined in the contract.
5. Period of Your Arrival at the Post
After September 1, 2011, as soon as your arrival is decided
6. Treatment
It is defined in the Rules and Regulations by Japan Synchrotron Research Institute (JASRI/Spring-8).
7. Application Documents
(1) Resume with a photo (Applicants need to use the form specified by JASRI and send it as a PDF file or a MS-word file.)
(2) Abstract of your thesis or former work experience
(3) Research plan (indicate the beamline you would like to be assigned to and how you plan to proceed with research in the beamline.)
(4) List of any achievements or accomplishments that you have made (List of presented papers or others)
(5) Up to five copies of publications that represent your best work
(6) The names and addresses of less than 3 people who can give opinions about the applicant.
・ The documents of 2-4 and 6 must be submitted in A4 paper.
・ About the item 1, either hand writing in a PDF file or typing in a MS-word file are acceptable.
・ Write the advertisement No. in the column of your request in a resume.
・ Note that JASRI only use submitted documents for screening.
We do not disclose, transfer or lend your personal information to the third party without a justifiable reason.
8. Close of Application
July 29 (Friday), 2011
9. Send your application to
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI)
General Affairs Division, Personnel Section,
1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 679-5198 Japan
Tel．0791-58-0951 Fax．0791-58-2794
e-mail：jinji-saiyo@spring8.or.jp
10. Contact about the work
If you have a question about the work, please contact below.
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI)
Research & Utilization Division
Director, Masaki Takata
Tel．0791-58-0877
e-mail：takatama@spring8.or.jp