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Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden
Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry with a focus on Transmission Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 21 March 2024 - Deadline for application: 30 April 2024Description
The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK) comprise research in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and materials chemistry. Currently the research in inorganic chemistry is focused on solid-state chemistry, structure characterization of solid-state compounds using diffraction methods, and the development of methods in transmission electron microscopy. The department has an electron microscopy center (EMC) with several modern electron microscopes and the activities within transmission electron microscopy (TEM) includes regular TEM, scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), and electron diffraction (ED).
Closing date: 28 April 2024.
Requirements
In order to qualify for the position as associate professor, the applicant must have demonstrated good teaching skills and have a doctoral degree, or equivalent research expertise, of relevance to the subject area and the main responsibilities of the position.
All teaching positions at Stockholm University require the ability to collaborate and the general ability and suitability to perform one’s duties.More information
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department,Professor Niklas Hedin, telephone: +46 8 16 24 17, niklas.hedin@mmk.su.se and Professor Xiaodong Zou, telephone: +46 8 16 23 89, xiaodong.zou@mmk.su.se. For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Rahwa Ghebresellase, telephone +46 816 21 27, rahwa.ghebresellase@su.se.
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University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Postdoctoral Researcher in Cathodoluminescence Studies of Semiconductors
Announcement date: 15 March 2024 - Deadline for application: 15 April 2024Description
Job reference: LJ40912
The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position focused on cathodoluminescence studies of semiconductors. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and support of the existing cathodoluminescence facility, specialising in variable temperature and picosecond time-resolved cathodoluminescence (TRCL) imaging and spectroscopy. Additionally, the candidate will engage in cutting-edge research on the application of cathodoluminescence techniques to light-emitting semiconductors, with opportunities to work on solar cell materials and materials for wide bandgap electronic devices.
Requirements
- PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or near completion).
- Essential: experience with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), experience of spectroscopy.
- Desirable: Experience in cathodoluminescence, experience of time-resolved spectroscopy, knowledge of Python coding for data analysis, experience of relevant materials and complementary characterisation techniques (see Further Particulars).
- Strong skills in data presentation, both verbally and in writing.
- Commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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The Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research (IMN) and the Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM) at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
Germany
Technician Position for Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 11 March 2024 - Deadline for application: 15 April 2024Description
The CENEM, a well-established expertise center and user facility for electron microscopy and nanoanalysis at FAU, runs a number of state-of-the-art microscopes in the field of transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microscopy, as well as a well-equipped laboratory for sample preparation. The IMN, a research institute of the Materials Science Department, explores the advanced capabilities of CENEM’s instrumentation for cutting edge research on new materials, a major research focus of the university. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a dedicated technician.
Deadline: 15.04.2024
Requirements
- Technical profession, materials technician, polytechnic degree is beneficial
- Enthusiasm for fine motor skills and precise working for sample preparation
- Experience in electronics and vacuum technology
- Initiative, independent and structured working method
- Pleasure to contribute to research activities in a team
- German and English spoken and written
Desirable qualifications
- Experience in sample preparation for electron microscopy
- Experience in the field of electron microscopy
- IT expertiseMore information
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Prof. Erdmann Spiecker (Erdmann.Spiecker@fau.de) and Dr. Stefanie Rechberger (Stefanie.Rechberger@fau.de)
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CNRS and Univ. Lille
Lille, France
Post-doctoral position in cosmochemistry / transmission electron microscopy
Announcement date: 06 March 2024Description
We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with an interest in meteorites and transmission electron microscopy to study samples returned from carbonaceous asteroids by the Hayabusa2 (JAXA) and - possibly - OSIRISREX (NASA) space missions.
Requirements
- You have a PhD in geosciences or materials science.
- You have experience with meteorites (or samples with similar mineralogy) and transmission electron microscopy.
- You are familiar with data analysis using Python libraries (www.hyperspy.org)
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- Identity
- Corentin Le Guillou
- corentin.le-guillou@univ-lille.fr
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National Center for Scientific Research
France
Junior Professorship: New perspectives in electron microscopy for advanced characterization of innovative materials M/F
Announcement date: 28 February 2024Description
CNRS has an open Junior Professorship position, submission deadline 20 March. The position is in competition between 4 laboratories which have recently acquired state of the art Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM), including Institut Néel, Grenoble France.
Institut Néel is therefore looking for an excellent and motivated candidate to strengthen the research activity on advanced characterization by TEM.
Requirements
Holders of a doctorate or a PhD or equivalent degree or applicants who have gained scientific qualifications or carried out scientific work deemed to be of an equivalent level.There is no restriction on the age or nationality of applicants. All CNRS positions are accessible to people with disabilities, with special arrangements for tests made necessary by the nature of the disability
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- Dr. Martien den Hertog
- martien.den-hertog@neel.cnrs.fr
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VISION, DTU Physics
Denmark
PostDoc positions on “Live” Visualizations of Single Nanoparticle Catalysts at the Atomic-Scale – DTU Physics
Announcement date: 16 February 2024Description
Could you envision “seeing” chemical reactions being catalyzed at the atomic-scale?
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).
VISION is developing and applying a new unique platform for visualizing catalytic nanoparticles and reactions at the atomic-level by integrating cutting-edge electron microscopy, microfabricated nanoreactors, nanoparticle synthesis and computational modelling. This approach enables new, direct operando observations that are urgently needed to advance mechanistic insight into catalytic processes at the atomic-scale.
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
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, catalysis 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.
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Professor Jakob Kibsgaard, e-mail: jkib@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Peter Vesborg, email: vesborg@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Stig Helveg, email: stig@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Joerg Jinschek, e-mail: jojin@dtu.dk
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VISION, DTU Physics
Denmark
PhD scholarships on “Live” Visualizations of Single Nanoparticle Catalysts at the Atomic-Scale – DTU Physics
Announcement date: 16 February 2024Description
Could you envision “seeing” chemical reactions being catalyzed at the atomic-scale?
Two or more PhD scholarships are now open for experimental research in nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy at the Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION).
VISION is developing and applying a new unique platform for visualizing catalytic nanoparticles and reactions at the atomic-level by integrating cutting-edge electron microscopy, microfabricated nanoreactors, nanoparticle synthesis and computational modelling. This approach enables new, direct operando observations that are urgently needed to advance mechanistic insight into catalytic processes at the atomic-scale.
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
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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Contact
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 Stig Helveg, email: stig@fysik.dtu.dk
Professor Joerg Jinschek, email: jojin@dtu.dk
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Aarhus University - Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center
Aarhus, Denmark
Postdoctoral researcher in four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D-STEM) for spatiotemporal studies of materials
Announcement date: 14 February 2024Description
Postdoc – Join our team and enjoy a young, dynamic, pleasant work environment fostering collaboration and innovation. We work at the forefront of method development with 4D-STEM for studies of disordered materials. You will have access to a 512x512 Merlin detector from Quantum Detectors. This ensures that you have access to the latest detector technology. Additionally, you will have opportunities to travel to world-leading electron microscopy facilities to collaborate and further your research. You will be allowed to teach and supervise to the degree you are interested in, thereby building these skills. In modern-day academia, such skills are important assets on the CV of a junior researcher. The project is very open and quite flexible; thus, you will significantly influence the direction of your research.
Requirements
A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field such as Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Nanoscience from a recognized university and demonstrated proficiency in advanced (scanning) transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray imaging, and Python programming (or equivalent) is required.
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Espen Drath Bøjesen – espen.boejesen@inano.au.dk , Tenure Track assistant professor, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center
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CNRS - Institute of Materials of Nantes Jean Rouxel, IMN
Nantes, France
PhD position in Materials Science (polymers and biomolecules) and volume cryo-Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 14 February 2024 - Deadline for application: 06 May 2024Description
Job reference: UMR6502-PATABE-004
We are looking for a PhD candidate for developing pioneering cryogenic electron microscopy methods for membrane characterization to evaluate enzyme availability and filtration properties at the nanoscale. This information, which is currently unavailable, is crucial for engineering a novel generation of biocatalytic membrane reactors that could enable the valorisation of the microalgae biomass, supporting a transition to sustainable growth and development, with potential impacts in the food system to ensure access to safe and healthy food for future generations, sustainable energies, and green chemistry and engineering. This PhD thesis is funded as part of an international collaborative research project (PRCI), named PREMIUM, supported by the French and German national research agencies (ANR and DFG). It brings together leading groups in the Institute of Materials of Nantes Jean Rouxel (IMN, Nantes, France), the Process Engineering for Environment and Food Laboratory (GEPEA, Saint-Nazaire, France) and the Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM, Leibniz, Germany). The PhD program will be hosted at the IMN, which 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.
Requirements
You hold a MSc in the chemistry, biology, bioprocessing, materials science, process engineering or related disciplines.You are enthusiastic and greatly interested on performing accurate experimental work using advanced equipment, experimental design as well as data processing methods.
You would like an interdisciplinary project with potential benefits for industry and manufactures.
You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative, and cooperative, with a taste for scientific rigor.
You are able to communicate to different audiences and have high level of English.
Some experience in laboratory settings is necessary because of the experimental methodologies developments expected.Some experience with data processing and statistical work would be appreciated. Experience in spectroscopies, analytical chemistry, immunolabelling techniques, interactions beam-matter or microscopy would also be appreciated.
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- Patricia Abellan
- Patricia.Abellan@cnrs-imn.fr
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Institut Neel CNRS
Grenoble, France
Junior Professorship in “Perspectives in electron microscopy for advanced characterization of innovative materials”
Announcement date: 12 February 2024Description
The person recruited to the chair will develop spectroscopy methods in energy loss and/or in emitted X-rays on the new TEM in order to analyze the composition of materials quantitatively, potentially in three dimensions, and/or will use in-situ/operando methodologies on the materials and systems of interest to the laboratory. The chair will benefit from a unique environment thanks to the growth and characterization activities of the Institut Néel and the links with the lines at the ESRF and the ILL managed by the laboratory.
Requirements
A Ph.D. and professional experience in transmission electron microscopy in material science, a solid publication record, ability to become a research group leader.
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Laurence Magaud, Director of Néel Institute (laurence.magaud@neel.cnrs.fr) and Martien den Hertog (martien.den-hertog@neel.cnrs.fr)
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IM2NP-UMR 7334
Marseille, France
Post-doctoral position in Electron Microscopy and Atom Probe Tomography on low-carbon steels (ANR MASTERMIND2)
Announcement date: 09 February 2024Description
The Institute of Materials, Microelectronics and Nanoscience of Provence (IM2NP-Marseille-France) is seeking a motivated candidate for a post-doctoral position to work on low-carbon steels for electrical machines with Electron Microscopy and Atom Probe Tomography within an ANR-funded project.
Requirements
Expertise in Atom Probe Tomography (APT) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) would be ideal. Expertise in TEM is required. Knowledge of steel materials will be appreciated.
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Contact
Claude ALFONSO (claude.alfonso@univ-amu.fr) and Dominique MANGELINCK (dominique.mangelinck@im2np.fr)
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Monash University - Clayton campus
Melbourne, Australia
TEM Electron Microscopist Role - Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy (MCEM)
Announcement date: 08 February 2024Description
Electron Microscopist - Suited to an early career professional looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in the field of Electron Microscopy, the Electron Microscopist will have prior experience using TEMs and will have expertise in at least one TEM sample preparation capability.
Requirements
Electron Microscope Scientist - An ideal opportunity for an experienced professional who has expertise in TEM and has managed TEM sample preparation capabilities; the Electron Microscope Scientist will provide expertise and training in transmission electron microscopy and will be responsible for the management of TEM sample preparation equipment with a strong understanding of multiple TEM sample preparation techniques.
Your understanding of electron microscope instrumentation, its maintenance and optimisation, together with your experience in the application of electron microscopy to the solution of complex research problems in the physical sciences, will be critical to your role, as will outstanding communication skills.
If you have a postgraduate qualification in science or engineering or another relevant discipline and extensive relevant experience in electron microscopy, then you are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Contact
Dr Flame Burgmann, General Manager Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, +61 3 9905 0336
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CEMES-CNRS
Toulouse, France
PostDoc Position: Advanced TEM for Phase Change Memories and neuromorphic devices using GeSbTe alloys
Announcement date: 04 February 2024 - Deadline for application: 05 February 2025Description
We are looking for a doctor in Physics or Materials Science with demonstrated experience in metallurgy
and/or microelectronics using advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques (HREM, STEM,
HAADF, EELS, EDX, in situ TEM …) and sample preparation by FIB. Open minded and autonomous,
he/she is willing to interact with others scientists and contribute to a common goal. He/she is
motivated by the development of fundamental and applied research in collaboration with a major
industrial player in the field of advanced electronic devices.
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Alain Claverie, CEMES-CNRS, Toulouse, claverie@cemes.fr
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International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Braga, Portugal
Research Fellow (Postdoc) – Investigating precursor and anode materials for Li-ion batteries
Announcement date: 02 February 2024Description
The Atomic Structure-Composition of Materials Research Group is dedicated to investigating the atomic structure, atomic composition, and defect behaviour of nanomaterials, through transmission electron microscopy.
We are looking for a qualified Research Fellow to join our team in the projects “Li Regeneration Cycle”, “Solid State Thin Film Batteries”, and “Lithium-based compounds for battery components”, under the PRR framework, under the New Generation Storage Agenda.
Requirements
Education
- PhD in Science or Engineering.
Experience
- SEM;
- TEM and STEM imaging techniques;
- Electron diffraction techniques;
- Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS);
- Image processing and standard software for electron microscopy;
- Sample preparation of materials for TEM/STEM observations.
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- Identity
- Paulo Ferreira
- paulo.ferreira@inl.int
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International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Braga, Portugal
Research Fellow (PostDoc) – Electron Microscopy of 2D Materials
Announcement date: 02 February 2024Description
Global energy demand for information and communication technologies may reach up to 20% of total energy by the end of the decade. Innovations on transistor technologies, following Moore’s law, can, in part,compensate for this rise and improve sustainability by providing more energy-efficient electronics.To sustain miniaturisation, and improve performance of electronics, new transistor technologies are needed that can overcome this limit.
This project will develop a scalable Dirac transistor technology based on large area integration of 2D and 3D Dirac materials (e.g., graphene and CoSi), and the realisation of high-performance device demonstrators at technologically relevant length scales.
In this project, the Atomic Structure-Composition of Materials research group is dedicated to understand the role of interfaces and defects in Dirac semimetal/semiconductor systems, via advanced transmission electron microscopy studies and correlations with device data and models.
We are looking for a qualified Research Fellow to join our team and focus on advanced electron microscopy of 2D materials under the project HORIZON-RIA – AttoSwitch, with the code 101135571.
Requirements
Education
- PhD in Physics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
- TEM and STEM imaging techniques. These include, phase contrast TEM, diffraction contrast TEM, high angular annular dark field (HAADF) STEM and bright-field (BF) STEM, annular bright-field (ABF) STEM and Differential Phase Contract (DPC) STEM;
- Imaging of nanomaterials, including low-dose imaging, as well as 3D data acquisition and reconstruction;
- Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS);
- Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS);
- Image processing and standard software for electron microscopy;
Technical Skills
- Materials characterisation and computer simulations.
Other Skills
- Matlab, Python, Multislice Simulations.
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Contact
- Identity
- Paulo Ferreira
- paulo.ferreira@inl.int