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Université Grenoble Alpes, CEA - Interdisciplinary Research Institute of Grenoble (IRIG)
Grenoble, France
Postdoc position in Advanced characterization os Si-based lithium-ion batteries by transmission electron microscopy and FIB-SEM nano-tomography
Announcement date: 04 March 2021 - Deadline for application: 04 April 2021Description
Our objective is in particular to understand the ageing mechanisms of composite electrodes by combining various advanced characterization techniques: electrochemical measurements, electron microscopy and spectroscopy analysis, NMR, and in situ and operando x-ray and neutrons scattering experiment. In the small team dedicated to this project, the postdoc will be in charge of the structural characterizations by (S)TEM (imagery, EELS and EDX spectroscopies) and FIB-SEM nano-tomography. He is expected to interact strongly with other characterisation teams (RMN, ex situ and operando scattering techniques), as well as with the people in charge of modelling and simulation. The objective will be to provide a comprehensive picture of structural and electrochemical evolutions of Si-based electrodes, to quantify the impact of lithiation/delithiation processes, and to follow the SEI formation and evolution. This will be done on model materials as well as on commercial batteries.
Requirements
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- PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science or equivalent
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- Expertise in electron microscopy and associated spectroscopy techniques
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- Knowledge on focused ion beam microscopy and/or on the analysis of materials for energy
storage would be appreciated
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- The candidate must be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary project, and interact with the
electrochemists, chemists and physicists of IRIG, as well as with our European academic and industrial partners.
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Dr Pierre-Henri Jouneau. pierre-henri.jouneau@cea.fr
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Product Specialist - Sales Development EMEA, Electron Microscopy - Material Science.
Announcement date: 03 March 2021Description
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $24 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Location/Division Specific Information
Analytical Instruments Group/ Materials and Structural Analysis Division within the Electron Microscopy Business Unit commercial team.
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands. Travel 50%>...Requirements
Education
Typically requires a M.Sc. degree in Materials Science, Chemistry and or Physics; Ph.D. is preferred.
Experience- Extensive experience with SEMs and DualBeam (FIB-SEM) systems and other high-end analytical equipment (TEM sample preparation for electron microscopy, related material science and/or industry specific techniques) is a must.
- Experience in working in a matrix organization where as an anchor point you are responsible for managing communication across stakeholders is needed.
- Previous client facing commercial experience desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Proactive self-starter.
- Willingness to learn and develop commercial skill set.
- Clear understanding of Material science applications in research and industry.
- Working knowledge and extensive experience with SEM and DualBeam systems.
- Confident in public speaking and client settings.
- Clear and open communication skills.
- Understands customer markets, requirements, laboratory processes and methods and regulations.
- Demonstrated commitment to the customer.
- Being multi-lingual can be a benefit within EMEA.
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Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
Research Fellow - TEM Beam Line Scientist: In field of high spatial and energy resolution S/TEM
Announcement date: 02 March 2021 - Deadline for application: 07 April 2021Description
MCEM is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of TEM Beam Line Scientist & Research Fellow, supported by Microscopy Australia. This position will provide high level expertise, training and research support to the research community in aberration-corrected S/TEM and associated techniques and will conduct high quality research in the development and application of S/TEM techniques. Duties include working collaboratively with our researchers on a diverse range of projects that require acquisition and analysis of complex S/TEM data, as well as training researchers and development of new S/TEM methods to enhance the research capability of the Centre...
Requirements
1. The appointee will have:-
a doctoral qualification plus postdoctoral research experience (typically 3 years or more) or
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an equivalent level of relevant research experience.
Knowledge and Skills
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Advanced understanding of transmission electron microscope instrumentation, its operation, maintenance and optimisation.
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Extensive expertise in the application of transmission electron microscopy to the solution of complex research problems, with high-level analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
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Advanced understanding and experience in at least two of the following fields:
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Electron scattering theory and computation
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High level techniques in STEM or TEM (e.g. 4D-STEM, aberration correction, tomography)
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Convergent Beam Electron Diffraction
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High resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy and/or x-ray spectroscopy
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Development of new S/TEM characterisation techniques and associated electron-optical designs
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Advanced data processing techniques (e.g. machine learning)
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Demonstrated track record of high-quality research work and refereed research publications in the area of electron microscopy (journal impact factor is not used here to assess publication quality).
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Ability to teach and train researchers across the full range of electron microscopy techniques available on the instruments.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with academic/research staff, research students, general/technical staff and external clients
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Excellent communication skills to effectively relate scientific material, both orally and in writing.
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High level organisational skills, with demonstrated capacity to establish and achieve goals.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a complex environment.
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- Professor Joanne Etheridge
- joanne.etheridge@monash.edu
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Antwerp, Brussels, Leuven, Belgium
Applications Development Engineer TEM - Semiconductor
Announcement date: 01 March 2021Description
Job available in 4 locations: Antwerp, Brussels, Leuven (Belgium), and Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Cultivating positive customer relationships and acting as a high level customer interface for specific instrument/applications issues, explaining complex technology details, giving in depth technical presentations, and assisting in applications development.
- Perform high quality TEM product demonstrations, including the development of new techniques and applications for Thermo Fisher partners and customers, particularly those in the Semiconductor and Science marketplace.
- Conduct customer training and translate customer needs into workable solutions
- Provide continuous feedback to the product groups on system performance, features, and potential problems while strongly collaborating with marketing/development groups on future product developments.
- Process development and other technical deliverables at the customer site.
- Deliver Best Practice Document customization to customer-specific processes, write production recipes and run qualification experiments to drive the use of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s tools in production.
- Providing technical product expertise assistance with all phases of the sales cycle.
- Act as a primary communication conduit to the factory by reporting engineering and production issues from the customer
- Troubleshoot and report software and hardware issues and escalate as necessary.
- Provide feedback to engineering on system performance, features and problems.
- Recommend and advise on direction for potential applications consistent with customer requirements and technical feasibility.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Service Desk, R&D, Manufacturing, Customer Service and other departments as required...
Requirements
Education
- Typically requires a University degree in Materials Science, Chemistry and or Physics, an advanced degree is preferred.
Experience
- Knowledge and recent hands-on experience with TEM is required (with Dual Beam, desired)
- 4 or more years of experience in a relevant position within the research environment with recent experience utilizing TEM technology
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of advanced technology diagnostics as well as troubleshooting techniques, operational optimization, and experience of analytical equipment; specifically, electron/ion microscopes
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Ability to work independently as well as in the team.
- Excellent, enthusiastic, clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with a diverse audience are critical to the success of this position.
- Must have professional working proficiency in English. Dutch language skills are beneficial.
- Excellent customer interfacing skills is a must.
- Proven ability to interact with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Ability to write (scientific) papers and other publications.
- Ability to travel internationally (up to 50%), ability to obtain a valid passport.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Applications Development Engineer TEM - Semiconductor
Announcement date: 01 March 2021Description
Job available in 4 locations: Antwerp, Brussels, Leuven (Belgium), and Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Cultivating positive customer relationships and acting as a high level customer interface for specific instrument/applications issues, explaining complex technology details, giving in depth technical presentations, and assisting in applications development.
- Perform high quality TEM product demonstrations, including the development of new techniques and applications for Thermo Fisher partners and customers, particularly those in the Semiconductor and Science marketplace.
- Conduct customer training and translate customer needs into workable solutions
- Provide continuous feedback to the product groups on system performance, features, and potential problems while strongly collaborating with marketing/development groups on future product developments.
- Process development and other technical deliverables at the customer site.
- Deliver Best Practice Document customization to customer-specific processes, write production recipes and run qualification experiments to drive the use of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s tools in production.
- Providing technical product expertise assistance with all phases of the sales cycle.
- Act as a primary communication conduit to the factory by reporting engineering and production issues from the customer
- Troubleshoot and report software and hardware issues and escalate as necessary.
- Provide feedback to engineering on system performance, features and problems.
- Recommend and advise on direction for potential applications consistent with customer requirements and technical feasibility.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Service Desk, R&D, Manufacturing, Customer Service and other departments as required...
Requirements
Education
- Typically requires a University degree in Materials Science, Chemistry and or Physics, an advanced degree is preferred.
Experience
- Knowledge and recent hands-on experience with TEM is required (with Dual Beam, desired)
- 4 or more years of experience in a relevant position within the research environment with recent experience utilizing TEM technology
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of advanced technology diagnostics as well as troubleshooting techniques, operational optimization, and experience of analytical equipment; specifically, electron/ion microscopes
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Ability to work independently as well as in the team.
- Excellent, enthusiastic, clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with a diverse audience are critical to the success of this position.
- Must have professional working proficiency in English. Dutch language skills are beneficial.
- Excellent customer interfacing skills is a must.
- Proven ability to interact with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Ability to write (scientific) papers and other publications.
- Ability to travel internationally (up to 50%), ability to obtain a valid passport.
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)
Berlin, Germany
PostDoc (f/m/d) Electron microscopy with direct electron detectors
Announcement date: 26 February 2021 - Deadline for application: 21 March 2021Description
The Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB) operates several corelabs, among which is the Corelab Correlative Microscopy and Spectroscopy (CCMS). The CCMS operates various electron and ion microscopes and offers their capabilities to users from HZB but cooperation with external researchers and the industry is feasible, too.
Core competences are focused on the analysis of materials for renewable energy applications.
For a project granted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy we are looking for an experienced electron microscopist to join the CCMS team. In collaboration with X-Spectrum GmbH, Hamburg, we act as the scientific partner for the development and application of a new type of direct electron detection camera...Requirements
We are looking for a scientist
- with a scientific background in either Physics, Materials Sciences or Chemistry
- who has a proven record on practical transmission electron microscopy,
- who is interested in working with cutting edge technologies,
- has excellent skills in Python programming and is fluent in English
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Contact
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- Herr Dr. Markus Wollgarten
- Address
- wollgarten@helmholtz-berlin.de
- Phone
- +49 30 8062 42828
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University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom
Research Fellow (Isolated Single Atom Electrochemistry)
Announcement date: 12 February 2021Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major new project funded by the ESPSRC New Horizons Programme, which is supporting adventurous research in the UK. The project will implement new experimental capability that will allow the study of electrochemistry at the smallest-ever scale: an isolated single atom on a conducting support. We shall further investigate how individual few-atom cluster-electrodes can be assembled atom-by-atom and manipulated, determining the nanostructures that result and their electrochemical activity. The technology proposed will allow us to readily make large numbers of individually tailored electrode structures and characterise them in a high throughput format, opening up new views on elementary electrochemical processes...
Requirements
You will be a highly motivated person with experience in some or all of the following areas and an ability to quickly develop expertise in the others: (i) electrochemical scanning probe microscopy, nanopipette and nanoelectrode techniques; (ii) electrodeposition methods; voltammetry, amperometry; (iii) transmission electron microscopy (ac-STEM), scanning electron microscopy and related techniques for materials characterisation. Our techniques provide large datasets and so expertise in writing MATLAB scripts or similar data/image analysis programs would be desirable.
To join our interdisciplinary and highly regarded team you will be an enthusiastic and committed person, with imaginative ideas and a passion for new science. It is essential that you can work both independently and as part of a large team across several disciplines and departments. You will therefore need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience of presenting your work to both national and international audiences. We have an excellent track record of publications in top quality journals. For recent publications from the Warwick group see:
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/chemistry/research/unwin/electrochemistry/publications/
You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area of Chemistry, Physics, Microscopy or Materials Science (or relevant discipline).More information
Contact
Professors Patrick Unwin or Julie Macpherson: p.r.unwin@warwick.ac.uk and j.macpherson@warwick.ac.uk
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CNRS Université de Poitiers - Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel - Institut Pprime
Poitiers, France
Ph.D in the field of Transmission Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 12 February 2021 - Deadline for application: 30 March 2021Description
This three years Ph.D project is part of a general scientific issue aiming at controlling the surface functionalization of 2D transition metal carbides (MXenes) to modify their intrinsic properties. The main goal is to develop implantation approaches, together with the corresponding characterization protocols, in order to modify in a controlled way, the electronic properties of the MXenes. These properties will be investigated from the macroscopic scale, focusing on the optical/transport properties of MXene spin coating thin films, down to the single sheet and atomic level using high resolution aberration corrected and monochromated transmission electron microscopy. Potential related applications are, among others, transparent conductive thin films and supercapacitors. The project will be conducted in the framework of a collaboration between two French laboratories: the Institut Pprime (UPR 3346 CNRS –University of Poitiers) and the Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel (UMR 6502 –University of Nantes).
Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong background in condensed mater physics, (nano)materials science or similar, and holding a master degree or equivalent. Scientific curiosity, strong interest in experimental work and data analysis, written and oral communication skills are required. Knowledge in ion implantation/irradiation and characterization technics such as TEM, electron spectroscopies will be appreciated.
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Contact
vincent.mauchamp@univ-poitiers.fr
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Brno-Černovice, Czech Republic
Lead System Engineer EDS/EBSD
Announcement date: 11 February 2021Description
Your Responsibilities:
- Participate in new product development projects.
- Lead system design (SW, HW, applications), evaluation and testing.
- Own the microanalysis expertise for microscopy markets.
- Work with R&D team (mechanical, electronic, firmware and software engineering), interact with product marketing.
- Collaborate with research groups on innovative solutions aligned with customer expectations and future needs.
- Execute business-driven requirements and customer feedback.
- Active collaboration with external partners.
Act as a product owner, keep products and HW equipment in job-ready condition and escalate problems.
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in Material Science, Physics or Engineering or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills in spectroscopy and crystallography.
- Advanced knowledge of spectroscopy and microanalysis techniques (EDS, EBSD).
- Knowledge of electron microscopy would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience of using software in complex products with extensive hardware interactions.
- Ability to work independently as well as in the team.
- Strong communicative skills (both verbal and written).
- Ability to write scientific papers and other publications.
- Ability to interact with cross functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Ability to travel both domestically as well as internationally.
- Language skills: English, willing to learn Czech.
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Alexandra Fecíková
alexandra.fecikova@thermofisher.com
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DTU Energy
Lyngby, United Kingdom
DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Multi-Modal Imaging of Sustainable Energy Materials in 2D and 3D
Announcement date: 11 February 2021 - Deadline for application: 31 March 2021Description
If you have a strong desire and will to establish yourself as a scientist, and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it could be right here!
At DTU Energy, you can break new ground at the absolute scientific forefront and become an internationally leading expert in the development and application of multi-modal imaging for the analysis of materials for sustainable energy technologies. You will combine imaging methods by electron microscopy and X-rays/neutrons in 2D and 3D with in situ options for advanced materials characterization for micro-/nanostructural, crystallographic and chemical analysis. You will play a key role in the discovery of sustainable energy materials for a greener world. Join us in developing next-generation fuel and electrolysis cells, battery materials or solar cells for sustainable conversion and storage of fuels and chemicals.
Requirements
- A PhD degree in physics, chemistry, materials or similar
- Academic experience (acquired after your PhD) from outside DTU (you can be working at DTU today)
- Documented high-level results from original research on advanced SEM (e.g. high resolution EDS/WDS, EBSD, Kikuchi diffraction, cathodoluminescence, percolation and conductivity analysis etc.)
- Documented results on modelling of electron-beam interactions and/or advanced SEM image analysis
- Documented high-level results on FIB-SEM imaging and tomography incl. image reconstruction
- Documented results on combining SEM with X-ray and/or neutron imaging for materials analysis
- Documented results on relating structural properties to performance in components or devices for energy conversion and storage, preferably in-situ or operando.
- Experience in designing and implementing multi-modal and/or in situ experiments
- Experience with scientific computing for analysis of large amounts of imaging data
- Experience from interdisciplinary research – and great motivation for collaboration
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Contact
Luise Theil Kuhn, Head of Section for Imaging and Structural Analysis (ISA), DTU Energy, luku@dtu.dk, tel.: +45 51 41 93 71.
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Stockholm University - Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry
Stockholm, Sweden
Postdoctoral Fellow in Transmission Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 10 February 2021 - Deadline for application: 01 March 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 (S)TEM, such as integrated differential phase contrast (iDPC) imaging, 4-dimensional (4D) STEM and scanning electron diffraction, 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. Other beam sensitive specimens, such as organic and hybrid organic/inorganic porous materials may also be studied
Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold 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 integrated differential phase contrast (iDPC), 4D-STEM, 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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The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
Research Associate/Fellow in CryoTEM
Announcement date: 08 February 2021 - Deadline for application: 07 March 2021Description
The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis at The University of Western Australia is seeking a passionate scientist with experience in cryoTEM and its applications to join our team supporting a brand new cryoTEM facility – the first of it’s kind in Western Australia.
Under broad direction, as a member of the electron microscopy team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the cryoTEM and related sample preparation instrumentation, providing advice, user training, and support for the new facility. You will join an interdisciplinary team of academic and technical staff running a core electron microscopy facility housing SEM, TEM, FIB-SEM, and EPMA. With the other members of the team, you will contribute to supporting a broad and diverse user community of biological and physical scientists seeking to develop and apply imaging and diffraction techniques, including routine room temperature and cryo imaging, single particle analysis, tomography, and micro-electron diffraction.
This position will offer you an exciting opportunity to develop diverse new applications of cryoTEM and associated techniques within the research community, and to establish cryoTEM as a core capability supporting Western Australian research.
Requirements
To be considered for the role you will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience with cryoTEM operation and associated sample preparation techniques
- Knowledge of cryoTEM techniques and their applications in a research setting
- Ability to train users and support ongoing research activities
- Ability to engage in and support diverse research programs utilising cryoTEM techniques
- Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team
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Associate Professor Martin Saunders, Facility Director, email: martin.saunders@uwa.edu.au
Associate Professor Peta Clode, Bioscience EM Platform Leader, email: peta.clode@uwa.edu.au
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Paul Scherrer Institute
VILLIGEN, Switzerland
PhD Student position in convergent beam electron diffraction
Announcement date: 01 February 2021 - Deadline for application: 28 February 2021Description
The student will participate in developing new method of convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED) for high-resolution imaging. CBED will be applied for imaging 2D crystals, such as graphene, and noncrystaline samples such as individual macromolecules. The project will include three subprojects: theoretical and numerical modeling of CBED experiment, CBED experiments using different samples under different experimental conditions and data analysis with structure recovery.
Requirements
You should hold a master's degree in physics, chemistry or materials science and be highly motivated to do theoretical, numerical and experimental research in an international team. Spoken and written English on at least an upper-intermediate level (CEFR B2) is required. Good knowledge of theoretical physics, condensed matter physics, soft condensed matter physics, scattering theory, optics, as well as programming skills for numerical simulation and data analysis are a plus. Experimental experience in electron microscopy and light optical imaging are also a plus.The experimental work will be carried at PSI. The PhD degree will be awarded by the University of Zurich.More information
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- Identity
- Tatiana Latychevskaia
- tatiana.latychevskaia@psi.ch
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Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM) - 5
Leipzig, Germany
PhD student/Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of transmisson electron microscopy
Announcement date: 29 January 2021 - Deadline for application: 26 February 2021Description
Job reference: ID: 03-01_21 FB5AL1
The Leibniz Institute for Surface Modification e.V. (IOM) in Leipzig is looking for a PhD student/research assistant as soon as possible. The focus of the activity is experimental work in the DFG-funded project "Laser-induced polarization-dependent birefringence in oxide glasses". The aim of the project is to investigate the influence of the composition and structure of different oxide glasses on the formation of polarization-dependent birefringence that is induced by laser irradiation. A combination of different analysis methods (including transmission electron microscopy (TEM)) is used in the project to study structural and chemical transformations of laser-modified samples. In-situ experiments in TEM should provide insights into the mechanisms of structural transformations. The position is limited to 3 years.
Requirements
For a detailed description of the application procedures and requirements follow the attached URL.
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Dr. rer. nat Andriy Lotnyk
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Center for Sustainable Future Technologies, Italian Institute of Technology
Turin, Italy
Postdoctoral position in “in-situ Transmission Electron Microscopy“
Announcement date: 28 January 2021 - Deadline for application: 04 February 2021Description
We are currently looking for a motivated post-doctoral researcher to work on an EU-funded project (SUNCOCHEM - Photoelectrocatalytic device for SUN-driven CO2 conversion into green CHEMicals – Grant Agreement n° 862192), that aims at reducing the dependence of the European Chemical Industry on carbon feedstock. The goal of the project is to design a competitive and integrated solution enabling the carbon-neutral production of high-value chemicals from solar energy, H2O and CO2. In particular, the post-doc activity will include in-situ TEM electrochemical characterization of catalysts and electrolytes, optimization of the in-situ procedures and experiments, in collaboration with the electron microscopy facility team, and support in the standard TEM characterization of the catalysts. The electron microscopy facility includes a TECNAI F20ST TEM-STEM equipped with HAADF and EDX detectors, double tilt and tomographic single tilt holder, PROTOCHIPS in-situ liquid-electrochemistry TEM holder, PROTOCHIPS in-situ heating/biasing TEM holder, and a ZEISS Auriga dual beam microscope.
Requirements
- PhD in Material Science or Physics or equivalent degree
- Hands-on experience in Transmission Electron Microscopy
- A background in electrochemistry will be positively evaluated
- Further experimental skills will be highly valued (scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, FIB processing, TEM data analysis)
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