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The university of Manchester - SEM
Manchester, United Kingdom
Technical Specialist in Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Announcement date: 29 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 17 April 2023Description
Job reference: SAE-021317
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Technical Specialist to join our dynamic Faculty Technical Operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for our students and staff.Requirements
- Be part of a team of Senior Technical Specialists and Technical Specialists responsible for the care, maintenance and operation of the SEMs, TEMs FIBs and associated analytical/preparation equipment across the EM Platform.
- Offer specialised electron microscope training, advice in your area of expertise and, where appropriate, a bespoke service to users of the EM Suite. This will involve devising and implementing specific training strategies to improve response times and training throughput.
- Ensure that the electron microscopes and specialty systems are fully operational and comply with the University’s Health and Safety standards
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- Michael Faulkner
- m.faulkner@manchester.ac.uk
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LAME (LAboratorio di Microscopia Elettronica
Trieste, Italy
Researcher Position
Announcement date: 24 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 13 April 2023Description
Valuable research associates will be given the opportunity to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment
to perform cutting-edge research and be involved in competitive research projects....Requirements
Experience in transmission electron microscopy and characterization of chemical and physical properties of materials
as well as good knowledge of typical materials science research topics generally addressed by electron microscopy and
its complementarity with other experimental techniques. Prior experience in TEM/STEM characterization of complex
oxide systems, EELS, data analysis and simulation of TEM/STEM images, and on in-situ TEM/STEM experiments will also
be positively valued. The candidate should have adequate experience in operating electron microscopes and related
technical knowledge (e.g., ultra-high-vacuum and technology related instrumentations).More information
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- Regina Ciancio
- ciancio@iom.cnr.it
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LAME (LAboratorio di Microscopia Elettronica
Trieste, Italy
Research Technologist
Announcement date: 24 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 17 April 2023Description
Requirements
Experience in electron microscopy and characterization of chemical and physical properties of materials, as well as good
knowledge of sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy. Prior experience in instrumentation
development for TEM/STEM characterization in a controlled environment, in operating materials handling systems using
Focused Iom Beam for deep chemical/physical measurements of materials (e.g., slice-and-view, lamellae extraction), of
developing instrumentation for correlative approaches will also be positively evaluated.
The candidate should have adequate experience in handling electron microscopes and related technical knowledge
(e.g., ultra-high-vacuum and technology related instrumentations).More information
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- Regina Ciancio
- ciancio@iom.cnr.it
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The Advanced Electron Microscopy and Nanostructured Materials Group in CMPMS, BNL - Brookhaven National Laboratory
New York, USA
Research Associate
Announcement date: 23 March 2023Description
We are seeking postdoctoral research associate for cryogenic electron microscopy study of quantum materials....
Requirements
o Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science, or closely related fields.
o Solid background in electron microscopy and structural characterization.
o Experience in aberration corrected electron microscopy and/or monochromated electron energy-loss-spectroscopy.
o Effective communication skills.
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- Professor Yimei Zhu
- zhu@bnl.gov
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DTU Physics
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD scholarships on Single Nanoparticle Catalysis studied using Advanced Operando Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 22 March 2023Description
Would you thrive in a world-class team addressing the grand challenges in catalysis science? Two or more PhD positions are now open for experimental research in nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy at the Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION)....
Requirements
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree with excellent results.
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Associate Professor Christian D. Damsgaard, e-mail: ccda@dtu.dk
Professor Jakob Kibsgaard, email: jkib@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Peter Vesborg, email: vesborg@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Joerg Jinschek, email: jojin@dtu.dk
Professor Stig Helveg, email: stig@fysik.dtu.dk
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DTU Physics
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Postdocs in Single Nanoparticle Catalysis Studied by Advanced Operando Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 22 March 2023Description
Would you thrive in a world-class team addressing the grand challenges in catalysis science? Two or more PostDoc positions are now open for experimental research in nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy at the Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION)....
Requirements
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
We favor candidates with a degree in physics, chemistry or materials science. Candidates should have documented skills in atomic-resolution electron microscopy and, preferably, experience with operando electron microscopy experiments, microfabricated devices or surface science. Experience in scientific programming, e.g. using Python, is important.
The candidate should also have demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills as well as very good communication skills in both spoken and written English.More information
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Professor Jakob Kibsgaard, e-mail: jkib@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Peter Vesborg, email: vesborg@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Joerg Jinschek, e-mail: jojin@dtu.dk
Professor Stig Helveg, email: stig@fysik.dtu.dk
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University of Nottingham - University Park
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Research Associate/Fellow or Senior Research Fellow in Electron Diffraction (fixed term)
Announcement date: 20 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 14 April 2023Description
Job reference: SCI024023
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate/Fellow or Senior Research Fellow to join our team at the Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre (nmRC) at the University of Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to microcrystal electron diffraction research at the nmRC and will utilise two new electron cameras funded via the EPSRC (EP/W006413/1).
We are looking for a highly motivated person to develop or lead this research area and support the development of Transmission Electron Microscopy within the nmRC. The role will be based at the nmRC which is a world leading analytical facility at the University of Nottingham. The nmRC provides state-of-the-art instrumentation and expertise in nanoscale characterisation, specialised sample preparation, and micro/nano-structure fabrication, for the benefit of all University of Nottingham researchers, external academic collaborators and industrial partners. More information can be found on the nmRC website (www.nottingham.ac.uk/nmrc).
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information.
- A PhD awarded (or near to completion) in an area related to the engineering, physical or life sciences.
- The ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.
This post is available immediately and offered on fixed term contract of 36 months. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part time, with a minimum of 29 hours per week. Please specify in your covering letter if you wish to work part-time.
In the covering letter, please specify which role (Research Associate/Fellow or Senior Research Fellow) you are applying for and briefly describe how you meet the person specification included in the role profile.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Paul Brown, paul.brown@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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- hr@nottingham.ac.uk
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PLUS - Chemistry and Physics of Materials
Salzburg, Austria
Postdoc position
Announcement date: 13 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 01 April 2023Description
We are seeking a motivated Postdoc to work in transmission electron microscopy in the frame of two material science-oriented projects. The first project is centred around the development of energy-filtered applications for (beam sensitive) functional materials and devices such as photocatalysts, battery materials, plasmonic heterostructures and highly porous hybrid aerogels (FFG infrastructure project BioMatTEM). The second project (Interreg project ReBi) adds light weight alloys to the materials classes which will be studied. The TEM related work packages of these projects aim for providing structural and compositional information with subnanometer resolution for complex material science problems, partially of beam sensitive materials....
Requirements
- PhD in physics, chemistry, or materials science with a strong orientation towards TEM
- Expertise in TEM/STEM techniques such as EELS, EFTEM, HREM, SAD, in-situ studies, low dose
- Interest in functional materials and energy materials
- Languages: English, knowledge of German is an advantage
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- Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Gregor A. Zickler
- gregor.zickler@plus.ac.at
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CEOS
Heidelberg, Germany
Physics Engineer or Physicist
Announcement date: 06 March 2023Description
In a group of engineers and physicists you will be responsible for performing the installation, the test and the factory alignment of advanced electron-optical components. In close cooperation with optics designers, electronics and mechanics engineers, and software developers you will test and evaluate new instruments and techniques, improve user documentation, and conduct training for field service and microscope users. You will take care of project schedules and production timing. If necessary you also will help at the customer sites with installation, failure analysis and technical service. Your training on the job will be supervised by CEOS' senior scientists....
Requirements
The position requires a solid technical and physical background, good communication skills and a responsible and organized way of working. A sound mathematical education and good computer skills are necessary, ideally complemented by the ability to use scripting languages. Practical experience with either the transmission electron microscope, the scanning electron microscope or other charged particle optics equipment would be a great advantage. Technical know-how on vacuum recipients and electronic measurement equipment is desirable. A good command of the English language and the willingness to learn German are necessary.
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- Dr. Heiko Müller
- Phone
- +49 6221 89467-0
- jobs@ceos-gmbh.de
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Laboratoire d'étude des microstructures et de mécanique des matériaux
Metz, France
Automation of the characterization of crystalline defects using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): application for the GaN industry.
Announcement date: 01 March 2023Description
The doctoral researcher will be a part of the local team for the HORIZON project AddMorePower (Advanced modeling and
characterization for power semiconductor materials and technologies), which is funded up to 6 M€ over 48 months by the
European Commission.
The goal of AddMorePower is to advance x-ray and electron probe related characterization techniques, making them quantitative
and automated tools for the power semiconductor industry. Additionally, the project aims to refine modeling and data
management methods to enhance and efficiently use characterization data. This will promote the integration and development
of European power semiconductor technologies, allowing for a broader and faster market penetration, while also providing new
opportunities for other industries that rely on mono- and poly-crystalline materials.Requirements
- Excellent knowledge in materials science and physics, including electron microscopy.
- Experience with computation languages such as Python or MatLab for modeling or simulations.
- Experience in characterization of microstructures using electron microscopy.
- Experience in computer vision.
Please send a detailed CV, a cover letter, and transcripts of your Bachelor and master’s degree to the email addresses provided in
the header. Recommendation letters are not required, but please include the contact information of your references.More information
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- Dr. Antoine Guitton, Vincent Taupin
- antoine.guitton@univ-lorraine.fr ; vincent.taupin@univ-lorraine.fr
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UCD Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or Level 2, UCD School of Physics, Fixed-term post until 31 March 2026
Announcement date: 01 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 24 March 2023Description
This post-doctoral research position supports a collaborative project with two US-based institutions and Queen’s University Belfast aimed at undertaking research to develop new knowledge related to the manufacturing of functional electronic materials. The material of study in this effort is hafnium oxide with a specific arrangement of atoms that results in a spontaneous electric charge separation that can be changed with application of a sufficient voltage. This functionality is useful for future generations of low power computing and computer memory. This particular hafnium oxide structure is challenging to prepare and often contains regions with other atomic arrangements that do not exhibit the useful spontaneous charge separation property. This project will aim to undertake fundamental research to provide the knowledge needed to directly and completely form the hafnium oxide structure of interest. This new process will overcome the challenges of structural purity that have hindered mass production of hafnium oxide-based computer memory devices and enable development of new computing elements that consume less power. Such low power devices are needed to reduce the overall energy consumption related to computing. This, in turn, will enable the development and manufacturing of new microelectronic technologies that could lead to new functionality and less energy consumption.
Requirements
The ideal applicant will have prior experience using advanced atomic force microscopy techniques to study piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties of ferroelectric materials and will be responsible for the development and implementation of tools to understand the electromechanical and ferroelectric performance of hafnia films. This project brings together researchers from several disciplines, including materials science, electron and scanning probe microscopies, and physics. As part of the project, the team will also develop educational outreach materials for school students to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to show how science and engineering are global endeavours.
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CNRS
Nantes, France
PhD candidate for Probing interfacial chemistry and structure dynamics in batteries using novel acquisition methodologies and in situ/operando electron microscopy
Announcement date: 01 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 09 March 2023Description
Job reference: UMR6502-PHIMOR-009
This PhD thesis is funded as part of a new EU program named OPINCHARGE. This HORIZON-RIA program brings together 10 world-leading research and technology organizations across Europe with the aim to develop new characterization methodologies for next-gen battery materials.
The host laboratory is the Institute of Materials of Nantes Jean Rouxel (IMN, UMR 6502, http://www.cnrs-imn.fr). The IMN is a joined research centre between CNRS and the Nantes University, composed by over 200 staff members including over 120 permanent staff members (professors, CNRS researchers, engineers) and around 80 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. The successful PhD candidate will benefit from interaction with numerous colleagues working on a number of fields of material sciences through experiments using a myriad of advanced characterization techniques and through simulations. Through the OPINCHARGE project, the PhD candidate will join the electrochemical storage and conversion of energy (ST2E) group; a renowned research group working on the development and characterisation of Li-ion batteries (silicon, high Ni oxides, organic based…). The PhD student will be supervised both by a professor in this group (Philippe Moreau) and by a CNRS researcher greatly experienced in the understanding of electron beam interaction with beam-sensitive materials, including liquids (Patricia Abellan). The PhD student will have direct and easy access to the electron microscopy facility at IMN allowing the development of cutting-edge experiments in the domain.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a postdoctoral researcher working full time on developing novel scanning strategies for STEM acquisition and several senior researchers from the Data and AI group (D&AI) at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Netherlands, is the major European manufacturer of electron microscope and the D&AI group will contribute to the OPINCHARGE project by providing AI driven application features for analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to perform operando and in situ analysis of battery interfaces.More information
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Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
Electron Microscopy Facility - Staff Member High-end EM (1.0 FTE)
Announcement date: 01 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 27 March 2023Description
The revolution in electron microscopy (EM) has greatly increased the demand for high-end EM in both Life Sciences and Materials Sciences. EM is the only technique available that can image the atomic structure of materials with (sub) nanometre resolution. Using analytical tools, the chemical composition and electronic properties can be mapped in 2D or 3D at the nanometre scale. This detailed characterisation is of major importance to research fields such as nanoscience, catalysis, semiconductor devices, geosciences, metallurgy, (hard matter), colloids, and polymeric materials (soft matter)
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- Chris Schneijdenberg
- c.w.t.m.schneijdenberg@uu.nl
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader
Announcement date: 01 March 2023 - Deadline for application: 21 March 2023Description
This post is full time and is offered on an open-ended basis.
The University of Glasgow, established in 1451, is a member of the UK's Russell Group of leading universities. The University is committed to enhancing its position as one of the world's great broad-based research-intensive universities.
In this role, you will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard within the Materials and Condensed Matter Physics research group, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. Furthermore, you will actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding, and outreach. At Grade 8 and 9, you will demonstrate leadership and contribute to academic and strategic management.
For appointment at Reader, you will have an outstanding track record of national and international distinction and leadership in research, including publications, income, and awards, bringing external recognition and distinction to yourself and the University.
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- Stephen Mcvitie
- Stephen.McVitie@glasgow.ac.uk
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Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC)
Louvain, Belgium
Post-doc researcher in the field of TEM
Announcement date: 01 March 2023Description
mec is intensively investigating the emerging memory technologies for high speed, low energy consumption solutions compatible with the latest
requirements in CMOS technology. Key for these technologies are ferroelectric materials. [1] Traditional ferroelectric materials suffer from lack
of thickness scaling and compatibility with CMOS processing. However, recently, thin binary oxides and III-nitride compounds have emerged as
an attractive alternative due to CMOS compatibility and precise thickness control through atomic layer deposition.[2][3][4] The ferroelectric
response of these materials can be very complex and is affected by doping, extrinsic strain, electrode materials, and phase transformation. Also,
the application of repeated electric fields may reduce the ferroelectric performance, leading to polarization reversal failure, i.e., ferroelectric
degradation [5] due to domain pinning and microcracks formation. [6] To employ these materials in memory devices it is important to directly
probe and characterize these effects. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) is the most promising technique to fulfil the analytical
requirements for these investigations due to the nanoscale range of these properties. [7]
The goal of this position is to advance both the acquisition and data processing of phase and orientation mapping of ferroelectric materials by
advanced TEM characterization methods such as precession electron diffraction (PED), differential phase-contrast (DPC) analysis and in-situ
TEM.Requirements
• Visualization of the microstructural evolution and the nanoscale ferroelectric domain switching behavior under electric fields by in-
situ and ex-situ TEM.
• Correlate these measurements with other physical analysis such as XRD.
• Quantify the charge distribution at domain walls during cyclic electric loading by field mapping STEM techniques (such as differential
phase contrast, and 4D-STEM) corroborated by other physical analysis.
• Gain deeper insight into the sources of ferroelectric degradation by correlating electrical characteristics with physical characterization
of individual transistors.
• Develop a model to explain the physical behavior of the studied materials.
- Report and publish results in leading scientific journals and conferences.More information
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- Paola Favia
- Paola.Favia@imec.be