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The Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Barcelona, Spain
Specialist Technician
Announcement date: 21 August 2023Description
This project is part of the activities to be held within the In-CAEM subproject, as part of the Advanced Materials program of the Planes Complementarios de I+D+I of the Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia. The main activity consist on the installation, set-up and supervision of a scanning probe microscope (SPM) that operates in ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic conditions and combines SPM techniques with tip-enhanced photon spectroscopies such as Raman and luminiscence, called Photon-SPM hereafter.
Requirements
• Education: Bachelor level background in physics, nanoscience or engineering
• Knowledge: Background in optical spectroscopies, experimental physics, instrumentation.
• Professional Experience: Automatization, control software, optical spectroscopies.
• Personal Competences: Good skills in programming for equipment control, data acquisition and analysis. Proficiency in English and demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
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- Teresa Palau Pañella
- teresa.palau@icn2.cat
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The Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Barcelona, Spain
Research assistant for the fabrication of nanoporous graphene field-effect transistors Research area
Announcement date: 21 August 2023Description
The AMS group focus on the atomic-scale engineering of the quantum properties of novel nanomaterials. Our aim is to understand and control quantum phenomena with atomic precision by chemical and structural manipulation, nanostructuring and interfacing materials that are identified as strategic in the roadmap for new technologies (hybrid metal-organic heterostructures, graphene-based nanostructures, 2D materials, topological insulators...). This position is related to PORESENSE, a project within the Proof of Concept program of the Spanish Research Agency, dedicated to the development of field-effect transistor chemisensor based on nanoporous graphene [Moreno et al., Science. 360, 199–203 (2018)].
Requirements
• Εduation: PhD level background in physics, chemistry, nanoscience or engineering• Knowledge: Background in condensed matter, physics, chemistry and materials science at the nanoscale.
• Professional Experience: Experience as experimental nanoscientist, transfer of 2D materials, fabrication of nanodevices.
• Personal Competences: Skills in experimental physics and nanoengineering, and in data analysis. Proficiency in English and demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
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- Teresa Palau Pañella
- teresa.palau@icn2.cat
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The Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Barcelona, Spain
PhD student in atomic scale characterization of semiconductor materials
Announcement date: 21 August 2023Description
The Group of Advanced Electron Nanoscopy (GAeN) has focus on exploring the limits of physical resolution for understanding the ultimate behavior of materials at the nanoscale based on their intrinsic atomic distribution. Within this purpose, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is a technique that allows for atomic scale imaging combined with spectroscopic methods such as energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), which provide spatially resolved information about composition, valence state, plasmonics and phononics. These techniques permit the correlation of physicochemical properties with atomic structure and composition, leading to a full understanding of nanoscale systems.
In this context, the student will focus on the atomic scale characterization of 1D semiconductor materials (nanowires), aiming to unveil the growth mechanisms of such nanomaterials and unravel the role of atomic arrangement in their properties, such as defect formation and elemental segregation.
Requirements
• Εducation: Master’s degree in physics, nanotechnology, chemistry, materials science or related areas• Knowledge and experience: Background in physics, nanotechnology, chemistry, materials science or related areas
Experience in electron microscopy or other characterization techniques will be valued.• Personal Competences: Creative, curious and innovative.
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- Teresa Palau Pañella
- teresa.palau@icn2.cat
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Leiden Institute of Physics, Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
PhD vacancy on Optical Near-field Electron Microscopy (part of the EU program ‘ONEM’)
Announcement date: 21 August 2023Description
This PhD project is part of the European FET-Proactive program ONEM. The latter stands for optical near-field electron microscopy, which is an exciting new microscopy technique that we are developing with colleagues in Vienna and Prague. The basic goal of ONEM is to find the optimum between optical imaging and electron microscopy. The envisioned technique is damage-free, requires no labels, and allows for a resolution on nanometer scales. In a nut shell, we combine visible-light illumination of the sample with low-work-function photoemission in the near field and, finally, electron imaging. For an extensive explanation see: Phys. Rev. Applied 16, 014008 (2021).
Although a typical high-risk, high-gain project at first, by now we can say that (blue light) ONEM has been successfully demonstrated. It works! But it can still get much better in terms of resolution, wavelength range, contrast, temporal resolution and versatility.
Requirements
We are looking for a motivated and skilled experimental physicist or applied physicist (MSc; f/m) who combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on mentality. A background in condensed matter physics, biophysics, electrochemistry and/or electron microscopy is helpful. The position requires you to work in a team, both locally, and internationally.
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Applications are to be sent to Ms. M. Wijfje (wijfje@physics.leidenuniv.nl)
For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Sense Jan van der Molen (molen@physics.leidenuniv.nl)
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University of Manchester - Department of Materials
United Kingdom
Technical Specialist in Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Announcement date: 10 August 2023Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Technical Specialist in TEM to join our dynamic Faculty Technical Operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for our students and staff....
Closing date: 31/08/2023
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- Prof Sarah Haigh
- sarah.haigh@manchester.ac.uk
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Arizona State University
Arizona, USA
Engineer, Research Support Engineer
Announcement date: 09 August 2023Description
The Eyring Materials Center operates an internationally known, advanced transmission electron microscopy user center to perform cutting-edge, atomic resolution analysis of materials problems. As part of the Eyring Materials Center and the electron microscopy team, under the general guidance of the electron microscopy manager, the Research Support Engineer will:
- Plan, coordinate, and direct projects on the assigned instrumentation.
- Develop new and improved microscopy procedures and techniques.
- Train facility users and provide services.
- Develop and evaluate experimental methodologies to optimize the likelihood of success.
- Assess the feasibility and soundness of user-proposed analyses and projects to maximize research output.
Close Date: 31-August-2023
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field AND three (3) years of engineering or related experience; OR, seven (7) years of engineering or related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
- Evidence of a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a physical science or engineering discipline.
- Experience in electron microscopy (STEM, EDX, TEM, diffraction) and sample preparation techniques.
- Proficiency in operating electron microscopes and sample preparation equipment.
- Knowledge of the principles of electron microscopy and associated sample requirements.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices in handling hazardous materials in a laboratory setting.
- Experience in using organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize projects effectively.
- Experience in problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience in using effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with researchers and other team members.
- Knowledge in image processing and analysis software for electron microscopy data.
- Experience working in a research or academic environment.
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- Manuel A. Roldan Gutierrez
- Manuel.Roldan-Gutierrez@asu.edu
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The University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Post-doctoral researcher
Announcement date: 09 August 2023Description
The School of Physics & Astronomy is looking to recruit a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to a project ‘Multi-modal electron microscopy of 3D racetrack memory’ working with Dr. Trevor Almeida. The position primarily involves the fabrication of magnetic nanocircuits using focused electron beam induced deposition and their characterization using a range of advanced transmission electron microscopy methods. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
Requirements
- A PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or similar disciplines.
- Documented experience in Electron Microscopy techniques, particularly SEM and TEM.
- Preferably some experience of magnetic materials and magnetic imaging.
- A strong publication record.
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data.
- Good oral and written communication in English.
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- Trevor P. Almeida ǀ Lecturer
- Trevor.Almeida@glasgow.ac.uk
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School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom
Post-doctoral researcher – Bioimage analysis of bacterial single molecule tracking and super-resolution microscopy data
Announcement date: 08 August 2023Description
In this project you will develop novel algorithms and methods for analysis of bacterial single molecule tracking and super-resolution imaging data. The principal focus will be to develop tools that can robustly and automatically extract information about the single molecule kinetics and spatiotemporal organization of molecular machines that remodel the bacterial cell wall. This will result in bioimage analysis tools which are broadly useful for the bacteriology community. You will also work collaboratively with experimentalists in our lab to apply these new tools to make important fundamental advances in our understanding of bacterial cell wall remodelling. In the longer term we hope this work will support and inform efforts to develop new antibiotics.
Requirements
- We are looking for someone with expertise in image analysis and image data science.
- Expertise in bioimage analysis is helpful, but we also welcome applications from people with translatable expertise in other fields such as machine vision or biomedical imaging.
- Applicants should be proficient in a common scientific data science language such as Python or MATLAB.
- Prior expertise in single molecule tracking or super-resolution microscopy is desirable but not required.
- There is no requirement for prior experimental expertise – the post can be either purely computational or can also include experimental work depending on preference.
- Applicants should either have a PhD in a relevant subject or should submit their PhD thesis before starting the post. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria and the degree to which you meet the desirable criteria for the post in your application cover letter.
- Women, BAME individuals or persons from backgrounds otherwise underrepresented in the physical and computational sciences are specifically encouraged to apply.
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- Dr Séamus Holden
- seamus.holden@warwick.ac.uk
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Laboratory technician for electron microscopy - Scientific Center for Optical and Electron Microscopy (ScopeM)
Zurich, Switzerland
Laboratory technician for electron microscopy
Announcement date: 31 July 2023Description
As a member of the electron microscopy (EM) team, you will be responsible for several preparation labs, as well as for the operation and optimal use of various EM sample preparation tools applied to a broad range of materials (biology, soft and hard matter). You will also provide support, expertise, and training to students, ETH researchers, and other ScopeM users in sample preparation techniques. Finally, you will be working on selected EM research and development projects, with a focus on sample preparation.....
Requirements
- Completed professional qualification in a technical or laboratory-oriented field.
- Experience in a technical position or as responsible for a laboratory and its equipment.
- Very familiar with work procedures and safety guidelines in laboratories in the field of chemistry, biology or physics.
- Ability to work in teams while managing multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of technical autonomy.
- Good communication skills in German and/or English.
Practical experience in the below domains would be advantageous:
- Work experience in an electron microscopy facility.
- Familiarity with sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy (for example, negative staining, polishing, and microtomy).
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- Dr. Nicolas Blanc
- Phone
- +41 (0) 44 633 75 26
- nicolas.blanc@scopem.ethz.ch
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The laboratory for In vivo Cellular and Molecular imaging (ICMI)
Belgium
Post-doctoral researcher - Multiscale in vivo optical imaging & Intravital microscopy
Announcement date: 31 July 2023Description
We are recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop an independent research line on intravital fluorescence imaging to better understand the behavior of molecular tracers at microscopic level as well as the biological effects induced by innovative molecular and cellular therapies. The applicant's main task will be to setup and manage the intravital imaging platform, perform excellent research for ongoing and upcoming projects on the subject. (S)He is also expected to participate in in writing research grants.
Requirements
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The candidate should hold a PhD in Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bio-Engineering Sciences, or equivalent.
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- The candidate should have experience in the field of preclinical in vivo molecular imaging and exposure to fluorescence microscopy is required. The candidate should be in the possession of a certificate of Laboratory Animal Sciences (FELASA B or higher), and knowledge of animal models for intravital microscopy is an extra asset.
- We are seeking a researcher who is highly motivated to independently and accurately execute and report on the various milestones and deliverables of a particular research project.
- The candidate should speak English fluently; knowledge of the Dutch language is an asset but not required. The candidate should be proficient at writing scientific papers, and grant writing skills are highly desirable.
- Since the candidate is expected to work in a multidisciplinary research team, (s)he therefore should be highly communicative.
- The candidate is expected to endorse the educational vision of the university (full text available on the university website).
- Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
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- Sophie Hernot
- Phone
- +32 479 39 96 19
- sophie.hernot@vub.be
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Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Research Fellow – Aberration Corrected Imaging Specialist (3-years)
Announcement date: 31 July 2023Description
The research fellow will use the NION UltraSTEM200 (the highest resolution STEM available on the island in terms of capabilities to undertake precise polarization mapping) to identify the ferrielectric and ferroelectric phases in pure PbZrO3 thin films prepared by an international collaborator.
The team (including a PhD student already in place) will develop protocols to calculate relative atomic displacements and hence undertake polarization mapping on samples as a function of thickness and size confinement (to test theoretical predictions), crystallographic orientations and residual strain profiles. The polarisation mapping will be first undertaken in conventional thick samples and compared to those prepared with reduced thicknesses and lateral confinement (nanostructures). This will allow direct investigations into the predicted role of thickness in influencing the AFE-FE phase transitions as well as possible insight into the origins of the ‘ferrielectric’ state. The effect of film orientation and its role in mediating the AFE-FE transitions will be investigated in detail.
The role with require the research fellow to fuse several pre-existing techniques for the first time, including; scripted automated image acquisition, novel acquisition strategies (including scan-frame rotation, flyback hysteresis compensation, novel scanning), fast multi-frame acquisition and non-rigid reconstruction (using SmartAlign), advanced image analysis in both real-space and by Fourier methods such as geometric phase analysis (GPA).
The research fellow will be responsible for delivering the above scientific objectives, as well as jointly mentoring the already in-place PhD student. They will be involved in the technical and financial planning of running the research grant as well as responsible for presenting the findings in academic journals and at international conferences.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD (or have four years equivalent post-degree technical experience) in electron microscopy, materials science, physics, or a related area. Applicants must have the necessary visa to work on-site in the Republic of Ireland (EU)
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- Dr Lewys Jones
- lewys.jones@tcd.ie
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The University of Auckland
New Zealand
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Technologist
Announcement date: 31 July 2023Description
Requirements
This role is responsible for providing operational and analytical expertise and support for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment and specialised laboratory facilities managed by the School of Environment in order to support teaching and research activities....
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- Able to operate specialised laboratory equipment, including the Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM), according to documented protocols
- Demonstrated experience and fundamental knowledge of microscopy and microanalysis, including but not limited to secondary electron imaging (SE), backscattered electron imaging (BSE) and panchromatic cathodoluminescence (CL).
- A strong background in polarised light microscopy
- Demonstrated experience in technique development of microanalysis using SEM
- Previous experience with variable-pressure electron microscopy
- Hands-on experience with sample preparation techniques, including thin sections, epoxy grain mounts, loose particles, and large samples, and knowledge of various sample holders
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University of St Andrews
United Kingdom
postdoctoral research fellow
Announcement date: 10 July 2023 - Deadline for application: 17 July 2023Description
Job reference: AR2044RMR
We welcome applications for the role of a postdoctoral research fellow within the Electron Microscopy facility based in the School of Chemistry at University of St Andrews (https://e-microscopy.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk). The primary duties will be to helping to run the facility and both supporting and conducting research activities across a broad range of materials science, including -- but not limited to -- perovskites for solid oxide fuel cells, battery materials, zeolites and MOFs.
Requirements
PhD in Chemistry with expertise in Electron Microscopy
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John Irvine (jtsi@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Aaron Naden (abn5@st-andrews.ac.uk)
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Italian Institute of Technology
Genoa, Italy
2-year postdoc: Nanophotonic structures – fabrication and electron microscopy
Announcement date: 10 July 2023Description
The research project is aimed at developing new perovskite-based nanocrystals to integrate in scintillators for space applications, and is funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Three researchers will be involved in this project, between IIT and the University of Milan – Bicocca. The position advertised here will focus on the fabrication and advanced characterization with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) of the photonic nanostructures.
The clean room facility available at IIT features a complete selection of micro- and nano-fabrication instruments, including optical and electron lithography.
The TEM studies will take advantage of a newly installed ThermoFisher Spectra 300 S/TEM equipped with an “ultimono” monochromator, capable of an energy resolution better than 30 meV, image and probe correctors, and a Continuum+K3 GIF. The group will also further data analysis using and developing software routines for analysis of large datasets.
Through the combination of the two labs and sets of know-how, this project will combine state-of-the-art nanofabrication and characterization for nanophotonics.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
• Design, numerical simulations, and fabrication of nanophotonic devices including guided resonant structures, photonic crystals, metamaterials and multilayered structures.
• Use of Electron Microscopes (including an aberration corrected TF Spectra 300 S/TEM) employing monochromated EELS
• Data analysis and preparation of scientific outputs
• Reporting to the funding body (ASI)
Requirements
• A PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or similar disciplines
• Documented experience in nanofabrication of photonic structures
• Documented experience in Electron Microscopy techniques
• A strong publication record
• The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
• Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
• Good command in spoken and written English
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Dr Giorgio Divitini - Giorgio.divitini@iit.it
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Italian Institute of Technology
Genoa, Italy
2-year postdoc: Perovskite nanocrystals – synthesis and electron microscopy
Announcement date: 10 July 2023Description
The research project is aimed at developing new perovskite-based nanocrystals to integrate in scintillators for space applications, and is funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Three researchers will be involved in this project, between IIT and the University of Milan – Bicocca. The position advertised here will focus on the synthesis and advanced characterisation with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) of the perovskite materials and the perovskite/matrix composites.
The Nanochemistry laboratory features a wide selection of equipment for the synthesis of organic and inorganic nanomaterials, as well as their characterisation using optical and X-rays methods.
The TEM studies will take advantage of a newly installed ThermoFisher Spectra 300 S/TEM equipped with an “ultimono” monochromator, capable of an energy resolution better than 30 meV, image and probe correctors, and a Continuum+K3 GIF. The group will also further data analysis using and developing software routines for analysis of large datasets.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
• Synthesis of perovskite-based nanomaterials within an established facility
• Use of Electron Microscopes (including an aberration corrected TF Spectra 300 S/TEM) employing 1) low dose TEM/STEM imaging 2) monochromated EELS, 3) diffraction-based imaging
• Data analysis and preparation of scientific outputs
• Reporting to the funding body (ASI)
Requirements
• A PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or similar disciplines
• Documented experience in colloidal synthesis of nanomaterials
• Documented experience in Electron Microscopy techniques
• A strong publication record
• The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
• Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
• Good command in spoken and written English
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Dr Giorgio Divitini - Giorgio.divitini@iit.it