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Corrected Electron Optical Systems GmbH (CEOS)
Heidelberg, Germany
DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)
Announcement date: 27 February 2023Description
As a member of our software team you will help with the installation, test and roll-out of our system and application software for aberration correctors and spectrometers. You will closely cooperate with our physicists and engineers as well as our customers to - diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues, - maintain and optimize our build- and deployment processes, - help with testing and improvements of our existing code base, - analyze performance and usability of our software products, - and support the administration of our technical IT infrastructure. Much of our work relies on Linux and the open source ecosystem. We are contributing to the scientific open source community through some of our products. This will also be part of your work.
Requirements
- a degree in computer science or engineering or some equivalent background,
- very good knowledge of the Linux and the Windows operating systems,
- a good command of Python and/or C++ and revision control using git,
- interest in concurrent programming with asyncio, multi-processing and multi-threading,
- some experience with UI design and the Qt library would be an asset,
- as well as the awareness of the specific requirements for high-throughput data processing.
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Contact
- Identity
- Dr. Heiko Müller
- Address
- CEOS GmbH
Englerstr. 28
D-69126 Heidelberg
Germany - Phone
- +49 6221 89467-0
- jobs@ceos-gmbh.de
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Oxford University - Department of Materials
Oxford, United Kingdom
Postdoctoral researcher in characterisation of solid state lithium ion batteries using Plasma FIB and TEM
Announcement date: 16 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 08 March 2023Description
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out advanced Plasma FIB and TEM microscopy on a range of materials for solid state batteries. The researcher will work in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford, under the supervision of Professors David Armstrong and Peter Nellist and in collaboration with the Oxford Materials SOLBAT research team. This position is fixed-term until 31 March 2025.
Requirements
With a background in materials science or chemistry, you will be self-motivated, able to plan and support multiple visitors and collaborators. You will have a MSc, BSc or possibly a PhD in Materials/Chemistry and proven experience in one or more of the following areas:• Transmission Electron Microscopy and Plasma FIB sample preparation• solid state materials chemistry• solid state batteries• materials characterisation including advanced imaging (i.e. FIB/SEM and TEM, spectroscopy and sample preparation) and X-ray techniques (i.e. XRD, XPS)The post holder will also provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students.The SOLBAT project involves working in collaboration with multiple partner universities and as part of a large team of co-investigators, researchers and PhD students who are working on understanding the fundamental issues for Solid State Batteries.More information
Contact
- hr@materials.ox.ac.uk
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Postdoctoral position in advanced electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) research and applications
Announcement date: 15 February 2023Description
In this position, the postdoc will work on elemental mapping and bond state analyses in collaborative
research projects on complex multi-phase systems, beam-sensitive nanoparticles and precision
quantum materials. The goal will be to advance and optimize both the acquisition and
processing of EELS data for these different studiesRequirements
We seek candidates having significant hands-on experience in experimental transmission
electron microscopy and EELS analysis. Research backgrounds can include materials science,
solid-state physics, and geophysics. The postdoc is expected to lead their experimental work,
and be ready to work both independently and collaboratively on the different investigations.
At the LSME, they will benefit from being embedded in an interactive lab and environment
having a deep history and expertise in both the experiments and theory of advanced electron
microscopy and EELS. Experimental activities are further supported by the state-of-the-art
electron microscope and specimen preparation facilities and scientific/technical team available
at EPFL’s CIME platform. Given the teaching aspect of the role, we further seek candidates
having a high interest and enthusiasm for teaching.More information
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- Identity
- Prof. Cécile Hébert / Dr Duncan Alexander
- cecile.hebert@epfl.ch / duncan.alexander@epfl.ch
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Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
Research Associate in Mineral Magnetism
Announcement date: 15 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 10 March 2023Description
This Research Associate position is part of the NERC project “Thermochemical remanent magnetisations: How do they affect ancient magnetic field intensities from the Earth and Solar System?” (http://gotw.nerc.ac.uk/list_full.asp?pcode=NE%2FV001388%2F1). The aim of this NERC project is to finally quantify how natural magnetic systems are affected by high-temperature exsolution.
Requirements
At Research Associate Level: A PhD in Material Science, Earth Science or Physics or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
At Research Assistant Level: Near completion of a PhD (or equivalent) in Material Science, Earth Science or Physics or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
In addition, you must meet the following criteria:
- You will have extensive knowledge of detailed knowledge of a range of electron microscopy methods including TEM magnetic imaging and FIB slice-and-view, and sample preparation for these methods.
- You will have published or submitted several first author peer-reviewed scientific papers.
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Electron Microscopy Center
Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia), Spain
Group leader of Interface TEM-X-ray group within the framework of the Recovery,Transformation and ResiliencePlan
Announcement date: 15 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 20 March 2023Description
Job reference: 2022-PC-4
We are setting up a new group in the interdisciplinary and multi-modal section to be at the interface of x-ray beamlines and the electron microscopes for materials science. We are looking for a scientist to lead this group, which will not be linked to a particular beamline but will develop a multi-modal research program. This includes performing adaptations and experiments at different beamlines and developing operando sample environments for correlative experiments...
Requirements
The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.
The candidate should:
* hold a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, or equivalent.
* More than 4 years postdoc or equivalent experience related to synchrotron, xray analysis, instrumentation, and in-situ techniques (including liquid, gas, bias and/or heating sample environments).Everyone who meets the requirements is eligible for the position. This position is reserved for those candidates having the legal status of person with disabilities, with a degree of disability equal or greater than 33%. In case of one or more eligible applicants with this status of disability, these candidates will be evaluated at first. In the event that no candidate with the status of disability is finally selected for the position, the selection process shall continue and the rest of the applicants will be evaluated.
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- Prof. Dr. Jordi Arbiol
- arbiol@icrea.cat
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL. FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL, MATERIALS AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - ELECTRON MICROSCOPY – GRADE 7
Announcement date: 08 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 01 March 2023Description
Job reference: 0504769
We are seeking an individual with expertise in the application of focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to the study of a wide range of inorganic and organic materials....
Requirements
You should have a PhD (or be about to obtain a PhD) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
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Contact
- corehr@liverpool.ac.uk
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University of Oslo - Department of Physics / Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Oslo, Norway
PhD Research Fellowship in Transmission Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 08 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 28 February 2023Description
The PhD position is focused on atomic scale analytical Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) of ferroelectric thin films for integration in Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect-Transistors (MOSFETs). The films are made using Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). There will be opportunities for direct involvement in the ALD synthesis.
Requirements
Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry or materials science. Solid understanding of crystal structure and bonding in inorganic materials.
A background in (S)TEM, EELS and EDS. Strong skills in data analysis, e.g., using the Gatan’s Digital Micrograph software or Python (including TEM-focused libraries, such as HyperSpy). Practical experience with crystal structure characterization.More information
Contact
- Identity
- Prof. Fredrik S. Hage
- Phone
- +47 22840668
- f.s.hage@fys.uio.no
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Lund University - Department of Chemistry
Lund, Sweden
Postdoctoral position in in-situ TEM
Announcement date: 08 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 28 February 2023Description
This position will be part of the Inorganic Nanomaterials research group (www.kilu.lu.se/cas/research/nanomaterials/) within the Centre for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS) at the Department of Chemistry. We are a highly international unit and strive to maintain gender balance. Research at CAS focuses on inorganic, organic, polymer and materials synthesis, as well as advanced analysis and characterization techniques, with applications across such topics as photovoltaics, energy storage and catalysis.
Requirements
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
Additional requirements:
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- Doctoral degree within engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related subject
- At least one year of hands-on experience with TEM is essential
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of crystal growth and nucleation
- Good problem-solving and linguistic analytical abilities
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Contact
Kimberly Dick Thelander
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL - MECHANICAL, MATERIALS AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Liverpool, United Kingdom
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - ELECTRON MICROSCOPY – GRADE 7 - Job Ref: 0504769
Announcement date: 08 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 01 March 2023Description
Job reference: Job Ref: 0504769
Job Ref: 0504769
We are seeking an individual with expertise in the application of focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to the study of a wide range of inorganic and organic materials.
You will work within the Albert Crewe Centre (ACC) to help users achieve the best results from our new ThermoFisher FEI Helios Cryo-FIB and JEOL 300kV aberration corrected GrandARM. You will also perform a range of independent research projects in collaboration with the ACC director, Professor Nigel D. Browning, the ACC associate director, Professor B. Layla Mehdi, and ACC facility manager, Dr. Mounib Bahri.
Requirements
You should have a PhD (or be about to obtain a PhD) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
Any applicants who are still awaiting their PhD to be awarded should be aware that if successful, they will be appointed at grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that they have been successful in being awarded their PhD, they will be moved onto grade 7, spine point 37 from the date of their award.
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The École polytechnique - Centre for electron microscopy - CIMEX
Palaiseau, France
research engineer (permanent position)
Announcement date: 08 February 2023 - Deadline for application: 31 March 2023Description
Carry out transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations and experiments for the École's materials scientists and biologists. Use state-of-the-art equipment at CIMEX and at the Centre for nanoscience and nanotechnology - C2N, also in Palaiseau.
Requirements
Hold an engineering diploma or PhD in Materials sciences, be attracted by experimental physics and experimental instruments
Main tasks:- manage the three CIMEX transmission electron microscopes (a Jeol and two Thermo Fisher)- prepare samples with focused ion beam (FIB) using equipment at C2N- perform the analyses and observations requested; samples include inorganic, organic and biologic materials- carry out atomic scale chemical analyses with the probe-corrected Thermo Fisher Themis 200 kV of C2N- present results at conferences.More information
Contact
- Identity
- Jean-Luc Maurice
- jean-luc.maurice@polytechnique.edu
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International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory - electron microscopy and spectroscopy
Braga, Portugal
aberration-corrected electron microscopes
Announcement date: 08 February 2023Description
Job reference: Ref.01.23.02
The job duties will be the following:
• Provide the daily maintenance of a Double Corrected 60-300 kV ThermoFisherFEI Titan Themis, equipped with EELS, EDS, Tomography, Monochromator and in-situ heating/biasing capabilities;
• Provide the daily maintenance of a Probe Corrected ThermoFisher 80-200 kV ChemiSTEM equipped with a probe corrector, EELS, EDS, Tomography and in-situ heating/biasing capabilities;
• Provide the daily maintenance of a conventional JEOL 2100 TEM/STEM equipped with EDS and tomography;
• Train new users in the preparation of samples, as well as use of the aforementioned instruments and support tools;
• Provide service for internal and external users;
• Develop the characterization of nanomaterials samples.
Requirements
- Experience with sample preparation of materials, such as metals, ceramics and electronic materials are a plus.
- PhD degree in Science or Engineering.
- Experience with imaging of nanomaterials, including low-dose imaging, as well as 3D data acquisition and reconstruction;
- Experience with TEM and STEM imaging techniques. These include, phase contrast TEM, diffraction contrast TEM, high angular annular dark field (HAADF) STEM and and bright-field (BF) STEM;
- Experience with electron diffraction techniques, namely selected area diffraction and nanobeam diffraction;
- Experience with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS);
- Experience with Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS);
- Experience with In-Situ TEM/STEM microscopy;
- Experience with image processing and standard software for electron microscopy.
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Instituto Officina Dei Materiali - Physics - Condensed Matter Physics
Trieste , Italy
Senior PostDoc position in electron microscopy
Announcement date: 31 January 2023 - Deadline for application: 24 February 2023Description
Nanostructural characterization by transmission electron microscopy of materials relevant to the circular economy.
The activity falls within the framework of the development of innovative research infrastructures open to the international user community at EU level and is part of a 4-year project, ReMade@ARI, funded by the European Commission within Horizon Europe, which also involves synchrotron x-ray, laser, electron microscope and ion beam facilities as well as neutrons and muons.Requirements
- Degree in Physics, Chemistry or similar; PhD in Physics, Chemistry or similar; at least
2 years of Postdoctoral activity; professional CV fitting the required skills.
- Proven experience in the field of transmission electron microscopy and in the
characterization of the chemical-physical properties of materials, as well as good
knowledge of the research topics typical of materials science generally addressed
with electron microscopy and of the complementarity of the latter with other
experimental techniques. Previous experience in data analysis and simulation of
TEM/STEM images, in analysis of electronic properties by EELS spectroscopy,
synchrotron light spectroscopy and in situ TEM/STEM experiments will be well
considered;
- Good level of English and some knowledge of Italian.More information
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- Identity
- Dr. Regina Ciancio
- ciancio@iom.cnr.it
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Universidad de Cadiz - Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica
Cadiz, Spain
Luc Lajaunie Rámon y Cajal Researcher Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica Facultad de Ciencias Campus Río San Pedro s/n Postdoc Position in Advanced (S)TEM characterization
Announcement date: 31 January 2023 - Deadline for application: 30 September 2025Description
Luc Lajaunie
Rámon y Cajal Researcher
Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería
Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica
Facultad de Ciencias
Campus Río San Pedro s/n
Postdoc Position in Advanced (S)TEM characterization (2.5 years)
We are seeking for a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate. The candidate will explore the
structure and local chemistry of materials related to the production and storage of hydrogen
such as stainless steels. Different TEM techniques will be used including high-resolution
(S)TEM, EDS, EELS, aberration-corrected microscopy as well as FIB/SEM.Requirements
Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or other related
areas. Previous experience in TEM (HR(S)TEM, EELS, tomography). Knowledge in SEM
and FIB would be appreciated.More information
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- Luc Lajaunie
- luc.lajaunie@uca.es
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University of Southampton - Chemistry
Southampton, United Kingdom
New Electron diffraction facility expert
Announcement date: 31 January 2023Description
To contribute specialist technical support for the work of the EPSRC funded National Electron Diffraction Facility for Nanomaterial Structural Studies to provide a crystallographic service, user training and research pilot projects to academic and industry users through the UK National Crystallography Service (NCS).
Requirements
Data collection, structure solution and report preparation on demanding samples submitted to the service by academic and industry users.
Regularly disseminate findings and promote the facility by taking the lead in preparing publication materials for referred journals, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events.
Provide a repair and fault-finding service including planned maintenance of equipment and devices in the facility.
Develop and carry out an area of personal research that will particularly include, but not restricted to, sample preparation and sample environment.
Plan, organise and manage the work environment to ensure smooth scheduling and management of the facility.
Demonstrate and advise research staff and students on techniques in relation to internal and external projects, assisting in the interpretation of arising data. Provide advice and support relating to the use of any equipment or devices and operate as required.
Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.
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Contact
- Identity
- Mark or Simon
- m.e.light@soton.ac.uk or s.j.coles@soton.ac.uk
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MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR SOLID STATE RESEARCH - NANOSCALE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Stuttgart, Germany
Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/d) in Low Energy Electron Holography
Announcement date: 20 January 2023Description
The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist. The Nanoscale Science Department headed by Prof. Klaus Kern develops new imaging methods based on scanning probes and coherent low energy electrons to address the structure of individual biomolecules.
Requirements
We are seeking an enthusiastic person, who completes and advances our group. Successful applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Nanoscience, be highly self-motivated and team oriented. Strong communication and organizational skills are expected. Fluent written and spoken communication in English is essential. Prior knowledge in high resolution electron microscopy, advanced mass spectrometry or biophysics would be advantageous.
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Contact
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- Dr. Luigi Malavolti
- l.malavolti@fkf.mpg.de