Do I have a life after a Ph.D. in surface science?
-- Yes you do, see the examples below --
[Alumni]
Surface science research / development / management in the industry:
http://www.uksaf.org/iandc.html
http://www.uksaf.org/news.html
http://www.jobvertise.com
http://pubs.acs.org/
http://www.chemistry.org
http://www.catalystproducts.com
http://www.dieselnet.com
http://www.epa.gov
http://www.omnitekcorp.com
http://www.fuel-charger.net
A number of smaller companies are also looking for graduates with good technical skills:
http://www.nanosurf.com
http://www.thinkSRS.com/
http://qtww.com/index.php (Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines )
Nano Science Companies:
http://www.qdots.com/live/index.asp