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Universidad de Zaragoza - Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragon (INMA)
Zaragoza, Spain
Postdoctoral Position
Announcement date: 15 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 31 October 2021Description
- Characterization of nanostructured materials by techniques of image-corrected High- Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) and probe-corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM).
- Atomic resolution chemical characterization of nanostructures by means of EELS and EDS spectroscopies.- Magnetic characterization of ferromagnetic nanostructures by means of Electron Holography. - Experiment design, data analysis, (S)TEM image simulations, elaboration of periodic scientific reports and presentations.
- Writing of scientific papers for international journals, scientific contributions to conferences.Requirements
Offer requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL:
Doctorate in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or Nanoscience.Skills/Qualifications
Expertise on Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy.
Specific requirements: research experience on:
- Study of physical properties of functional nanostructures (magnetism, ferroelectricity, electrical transport, superconductivity).
- Characterization of nanostructures by aberration corrected TEM techniques and Electron Holography.- In situ transmission electron microscopy.
- Sample preparation techniques for transmission electron microscopy.More information
Contact
Prof. M. Ricardo Ibarra (ibarra@unizar.es) and Dr César Magén (cmagend@unizar.es)
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Stockholm University - Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry
Stockholm, Sweden
PhD student in Inorganic and Structural Chemistry
Announcement date: 13 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 05 November 2021Description
This project aims at structural investigation of microporous materials using aberration- corrected transmission electron microscopy. Structural investigation of these materials will be crucial in order to understand properties such as gas sorption and catalysis. For this purpose, methods such as 3D electron diffraction (3DED) and emerging imaging techniques in the aberration-corrected transmission electron microscope, e.g. integrated differential phase contrast and 4D STEM, will be exploited. The project will both aim at developing and applying methods in order to obtain new chemical knowledge.
Requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere. Further details can be found in the advertisement (link below)
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Contact
Dr. Tom Willhammar, tom.willhammar@mmk.su.se
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Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Research Fellow in CRANN/School of Chemistry
Announcement date: 12 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 15 November 2021Description
The Characterisation & Processing of Advanced Materials Research Group, led by Professor Valeria Nicolosi, is currently seeking a Research Fellow with significant practical experience in High-resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) and aberration corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (AC-STEM). The post is available from the 1st of December 2021 (or as soon thereafter as possible) for 4 years...
Requirements
The candidate will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, with significant postdoctoral research experience in advanced electron microscopy. We are looking for someone with a high level of expertise in both the theory and practical operation of aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopes; with the organisation and self-motivation to be able to support a wide range of programmes ranging from nanomaterials to energy storage research. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels.
Experience in in-situ TEM (liquid-cell, heating, gas-heating, cryo, etc.) techniques would be also desirable.
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Contact
Jesus Barco Montero
CRANN
Trinity College Dublinbarcomoj@tcd.ie
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Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden
PhD student position in Physical Chemistry (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher)
Announcement date: 06 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 23 October 2021Description
The PhD position is one of the 15 Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) positions within the NanED (Electron Nanocrystallography) project funded by EU Innovative Training Network H2020-Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) program (Grant agreement n. 956099). NanED aims to form a new generation of electron crystallographers, able to master and develop 3D ED techniques in an interdisciplinary and interconnected network, where competences and know-how of usually distant scientific sectors are shared and merged. NanED will also establish a new standard of crystallographic training, closer to current industrial needs. Finally, NanED will boost the dissemination of 3D ED in academic and industrial laboratories, pushing Europe to be the leader for nanomaterial characterisation and development, with a noticeable and global economic impact. More information about NanED can be found at https://naned.eu/...
Requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry is valid. Those studies should include at least one specialized course or a thesis in the research subject. In order to facilitate the evaluation of merits and suitability for the PhD studies your curriculum vitae (CV) should contain information about the extent and focus of the academic studies. The quantity (as part of an academic year) and the quality mark of courses in chemistry and physics are of particular interest. Please, state titles of undergraduate theses and project works.
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Contact
Prof. Xiaodong Zou, Email: xzou@mmk.su.se
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Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden
PhD student position in Inorganic Chemistry (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher)
Announcement date: 06 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 23 October 2021Description
The PhD position is one of the 15 Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) positions within the NanED (Electron Nanocrystallography) project funded by EU Innovative Training Network H2020-Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) program (Grant agreement n. 956099; Please note that this position is Grant Agreement signature pending). NanED aims to form a new generation of electron crystallographers, able to master and develop 3D ED techniques in an interdisciplinary and interconnected network, where competences and know-how of usually distant scientific sectors are shared and merged. NanED will also establish a new standard of crystallographic training, closer to current industrial needs. Finally, NanED will boost the dissemination of 3D ED in academic and industrial laboratories, pushing Europe to be the leader for nanomaterial characterisation and development, with a noticeable and global economic impact. More information about NanED can be found at https://naned.eu/...
Requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry is valid. Those studies should include at least one specialized course or a thesis in the research subject. In order to facilitate the evaluation of merits and suitability for the PhD studies your curriculum vitae (CV) should contain information about the extent and focus of the academic studies. The quantity (as part of an academic year) and the quality mark of courses in chemistry and physics are of particular interest. Please, state titles of undergraduate theses and project works. You can find more information about qualification requirements on the Department's webpage for PhD studies.
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Contact
Dr. Cheuk-Wai Tai, Email: cheuk-wai.tai@mmk.su.se
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Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin - Characterisation & Processing of Advanced Materials Research Group, CRANN/School of Chemistry
Dublin, Ireland
Research Fellow in CRANN/School of Chemistry
Announcement date: 06 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 15 November 2021Description
The Characterisation & Processing of Advanced Materials Research Group, led by Professor Valeria Nicolosi, is currently seeking a Research Fellow with significant practical experience in High-resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) and aberration corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (AC-STEM). The post is available from the 1st of December 2021 (or as soon thereafter as possible) for 4 years.
Requirements
The candidate will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, with significant postdoctoral research experience in advanced electron microscopy. We are looking for someone with a high level of expertise in both the theory and practical operation of aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopes; with the organisation and self-motivation to be able to support a wide range of programmes ranging from nanomaterials to energy storage research. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels.
Experience in in-situ TEM (liquid-cell, heating, gas-heating, cryo, etc.) techniques would be also desirable.
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Contact
Jesus Barco Montero CRANN
Trinity College Dublinbarcomoj@tcd.ie
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Brno, Czech Republic
New Technology Introduction Architect
Announcement date: 06 October 2021Description
The mission is to develop leading scientific and industrial solutions within a broad portfolio of imaging and analytical products, mainly electron microscopes. It is critical to select the right solutions bringing highest value to our customers. The mission of the NTI Architect is to analyze and facilitate the best product development decisions.
Requirements
- Typically requires +7 years of experience as technical lead role
- University degree in physics or engineering
- Experience with charged particle beams, electron or X ray detection, imaging systems, spectroscopy and/or adjacent would be a strong plus
- Capable of working on diverse and complex problems
- Capable of frequent and productive interactions with sr. management, scientists, customers and peers
- Influencing and communication skills on global scale
- Fluent in English
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Paul Scherrer Institute
Villigen PSI, Switzerland
Postdoctoral position in convergent beam electron diffraction
Announcement date: 04 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 30 November 2021Description
The candidate will participate in developing new methods of convergent beam electron diffraction CBED and electron ptychography for high-resolution imaging. The developed methods will be applied for imaging 2D crystals, such as graphene, and noncrystaline samples such as individual macromolecules. The project will include theory, simulations, CBED, ptychography experiments, and data analysis.
Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with PhD degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related field. A track record in electron imaging is an advantage. Good knowledge of theoretical physics, condensed matter physics, scattering theory, optics, as well as programming skills for numerical simulation and data analysis are a plus. You are highly motivated, creative, have excellent team and communication skills. Good command of English is necessary.
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Contact
PD Dr Tatiana Latychevskaia, tatiana.latychevskaia@psi.ch
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ANU College of Science - Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM)
Canberra / ACT, Australia
Senior Technical Officer (Microanalytical Engineer)
Announcement date: 01 October 2021 - Deadline for application: 17 October 2021Description
The Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) is looking for a dynamic microanalytical engineer who will have extensive experience in the use of electronprobe microanalysers (EPMAs) and scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and will provide technical support and research advice to academic and professional staff and students from a wide range of disciplines across the ANU and external users and industry clients of CAM.
Requirements
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A degree (Bachelor of Science minimum, MS or PhD preferred) with at least 3 year’s subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
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Demonstrated extensive experience in the use of an electron microprobe and other related techniques in earth and/or materials science research.
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A proven ability to contribute to leadership of a teaching or research laboratory with demonstrated experience assisting honours and postgraduate students with laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including EPMA, and a strong understanding of WHS and regulatory requirements...
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Contact
Dr. Melanie Rug, T: +61 2 6125 7649, E: melanie.rug@anu.edu.au.
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Stockholm University - Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry
Stockholm, Sweden
Postdoc in Transmission Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 29 September 2021 - Deadline for application: 26 October 2021Description
The aim of this project is to develop and apply emerging methods for high resolution imaging of delicate soft/biomaterials using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Electron microscopy has evolved into an essential tool in materials and life science characterization. Over the last two decades the development of both aberration-corrected TEM and Cryo-EM has opened up for imaging with sub-Ångström resolution allowing for studies of specimens with atomic resolution and imaging of highly beam sensitive specimens.
Within this project emerging techniques in the aberration-corrected TEM, such as 4-dimensional (4D) STEM, scanning electron diffraction and integrated differential phase contrast (iDPC) imaging, will be explored for the purpose of characterization of electron beam sensitive specimens. The project will mainly focus on studies of biomaterials, such as wood, cellulose and chitin as well as beam sensitive microporous materials, such as metal-organic framework and other organic and hybrid organic/inorganic porous materials.
Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold (or being close to completing) a doctoral degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Material Science, Biology or similar.
Prior experience in TEM is essential, experience on aberration-corrected (S)TEM is beneficial. Demonstrable familiarity with advanced techniques such as 4D STEM, integrated differential phase contrast (iDPC), cryo-EM and/or ptychography is advantageous but not necessary. Experience in scientific programming and/or familiarity with soft or electron beam sensitive specimens will be a plus.
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Contact
Dr. Tom Willhammar, tom.willhammar@mmk.su.se
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Center for Materials Interfaces (CMI)
Pontedera, Italy
Postdoc position in Crystallography of organic nanocrystals
Announcement date: 28 September 2021 - Deadline for application: 13 October 2021Description
At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centres around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience...
Requirements
- A PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or in an equivalent field;
- Documented experience on the organic synthesis;
- Knowledge of organic crystallography and powder x-ray diffraction;
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data;
- Good publication track record;
- Documented experience in coaching junior scientists;
- Good command in spoken and written English.
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Center for Materials Interfaces (CMI)
Pontedera, Italy
Postdoc position in 3D ED of protein nanocrystals
Announcement date: 28 September 2021 - Deadline for application: 13 October 2021Description
You’d be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where physicists, chemists, biologists, material scientists, geologists experts collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
The Electron Crystallography Research Line is coordinated by Dr. Mauro Gemmi, who has extensive experience in crystallography, transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction. He is one of the pioneers of the application of electron diffraction to structure solution of unknown crystal structures.
The research focuses on the crystallization and structure solution of protein nanocrystals using 3D electron diffraction methods.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
- Crystallize proteins crystals;
- Develop new sample preparation methods for cryo-EM on protein nanocrystals;
- Use 3D electron diffraction for the structure determination of proteins.
Requirements
- A PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or in an equivalent field;
- Documented experience on protein crystallization;
- Knowledge of protein crystallography;
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data;
- Good publication track record;
- Documented experience in coaching junior scientists;
- Good command in spoken and written English.
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CEA Saclay - Service of research of physical metallurgy - Department of nuclear materials
Saclay, France
Postdoc position : Automatic machine learning identification of nanoscale features in transmission electron microscopy images
Announcement date: 22 September 2021 - Deadline for application: 31 December 2022Description
Imaging nanoscale features using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is key to predicting and assessing the mechanical behaviour of structural materials in nuclear reactors or in the fields of nanotechnology. These features, visible by phase contrast (nanobubbles) or diffraction contrast (dislocation loops or coherent precipitates), are prime candidates for automation. Analysing these micrographs manually is often tedious, time consuming, non-universal and somehow subjective. In this project, the objective is to develop a Python-based framework for data treatment of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images. Machine Learning approaches will be implemented in order to tackle the following tasks: - Data collection: The success of any machine learning approach is linked to the database quality. In this project, a huge database is available. Four microscopists are involved in the project and will continuously enrich the database with images containing easily recognizable features. - Denoising and finding the defect contour both through existing open-access software and in-house developed descriptors. Representative ROI (region-of-Interest) will be generated on images. - Design of the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Architecture and model training: A collective feature map will be generated for the entire images in order to identify some representatives ROI. Each ROI is then overlaid to the original feature map and is passed to the CNN for individual region classifications. Secondly, recent advances in image segmentation will be placed in the core engine of the workflow. - Model performance metrics: The aim is to reach a compromise between the training time and the detector performance. The process will be applied to nanometer-sized features formed under irradiation in nuclear oriented materials (Co-free high entropy alloys (HEA), UO2, storage materials) and precipitates in materials with a technological interest (coherent Cr precipitates in Cu or SiC precipitates in Al).
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Solid State Physics, Materials Science or in a closely related area. Previous experience in Python or Fortran programming or usage of ML/DL protocols will be appreciated.
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Contact
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- Estelle Meslin
- estelle.meslin@cea.fr
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Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Electron Microscopy expert, staff scientist
Announcement date: 17 September 2021Description
As part of the team of electron microscopy experts in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Electron Microscopy (CIME) you will provide EPFL researchers and partners with access to high-performance scientific equipment. You will also contribute to develop the techniques and methods of the facility for the benefit of users and the promotion of EPFL.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
• Supervision of high-end equipment
• Training of new users on TEM
• Supporting EPFL researchers for TEM investigations and data analysis
• Manage and conduct service work in collaboration with external/industrial clients
• Contribute to the research and development of new techniques available to EPFL's research community at the CIME
• Participation in various research projects, in collaboration with EPFL research laboratories
Requirements
Physicist, chemist or materials scientist highly competent in transmission electron microscopy, the successful candidate will be expected to have the following skills:
• A strong experience in aberration-corrected microscopy
• A solid expertise in electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS)
• Strong interest in developing innovative methods and techniques in electron microscopy
• The ability to adapt to many types of microscopes, to implement and improve existing techniques
• You enjoy working in an open infrastructure, which guides and provides PhD students, postdocs and researchers access to state-of-the-art electron microscopy equipment and techniques
• Good team player and strongly service-oriented
• You like to share your expertise through trainings and teaching
• Skills in writing scientific reports, publications
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M. Marco Cantoni by e-mail: marco.cantoni@epfl.ch
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Czech Tecnical University in Prague (CTU) - Department of Materials - Faculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering
Prague, Czech Republic
Junior Researcher (Posdoc)
Announcement date: 14 September 2021 - Deadline for application: 31 October 2021Description
At the Faculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering, Department of Materials, group of Prof. Miroslav Karlík, we have a job opportunity for a
Junior researcher (Postdoc),
with the specialty of fatigue and fracture. The position is offered for 17 months, starting on February 1st, 2022, at the latest.
The Department of Materials recently purchased a new hydraulic biaxial loading system for fatigue testing. The fatigue crack path is monitored using Digital Image Correlation. Other equipment related to the task comprises scanning electron microscope, laser confocal microscope, micro and nanoindenters, Finite Element Method (FEM) software, MATLAB software....
Requirements
Candidates should hold an excellent University degree in natural sciences (e.g. material sciences, physics, or chemistry) as well as a Ph.D. Previous experience in the field of elastoplasticity, fracture mechanics, FEM, and MATLAB programming is necessary. Experiences in fatigue testing and scanning electron microscopy are welcome. Excellent language skills in English, flexibility, and teamwork ability are required.
Eligibility criteria: A Ph.D. thesis defended in 2014 or later and at least two publications in Web of Science or Scopus in the last three years (2019-2021). Applicants are requested to send their motivation letter, CV, list of publications, and a name of a distinguished scientist for a reference to Prof. Miroslav Karlík, E-mail: Miroslav.Karlik@fjfi.cvut.cz.
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Contact
Prof. Miroslav Karlík, E-mail: Miroslav.Karlik@fjfi.cvut.cz
