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Prof. Dr. Philippe LECLERE
University of Mons (UMONS)
Laboratory for Physics of Nanomaterials & Energy - LPNE
Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering
Place du Parc, 20, B - 7000 Mons, Belgium
Tel: +32(0)65 37 38 68
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Forschungszentrum Juelich - Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons
Juelich, Germany
PhD student studying cross-scale correlative chemical imaging of soft matter
Announcement date: 29 April 2025 - Deadline for application: 24 June 2025Description
A joint PhD student position on cross-scale chemical imaging of soft matter using correlative mass spectrometry and electron spectroscopy, hosted between Ernst Ruska-Centre, Forschungszentrum Juelich, and M4i, Maastrict University, funded by Nextstep Doctoral Programme http://www.nextstep-programme.eu/. More details can be found https://esrf.gestmax.eu/1888/1/phd-student-at-fzj-studying-cross-scale-correlative-chemical-imaging-of-soft-matter/en_US.
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Penghan Lu
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Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden
Postdoctoral Fellow in Transmission Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 28 April 2025Description
We are looking for a postdoctor to work within a project exploring the structures of plant-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using advanced transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction techniques. Bio-based MOF adsorbents, e.g. made from plant-derived linker molecules, have shown selective properties, e.g. for the removal of water contaminants....
Requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.
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Tom Willhammar, tom.willhammar@su.se.
Prof. Niklas Hedin, niklas.hedin@su.se.
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CEMES
Toulouse, France
3 year phD thesis for the ANR DisMecHTRA project
Announcement date: 28 April 2025 - Deadline for application: 01 October 2025Description
"Quantitative study of dislocation dynamics in refractory concentrated solid solutions using in situ transmission electron microscopy"
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F. Mompiou (mompiou@cemes.fr)
JP Couzinié (jean-philippe.couzinie@cnrs.fr)
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Focused Ion Beam / Scanning Electron Microscope Specialist
Announcement date: 14 April 2025Description
To provide comprehensive management and senior technical leadership to Focused Ion Beam / Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB/SEM) users on behalf of the Materials & Condensed Matter Physics research group and Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre. Provide specialist technical expertise in operation of FIB/SEM instrumentation, particularly FIB sample preparation for Transmission Electron Microscopy and Atom Probe Tomography and be responsible for the planning and safe operation of specialist resources to optimise outputs in line with the MCMP group and CoSE Instrumentation Services strategy.
Requirements
A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. OR: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9 [Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4] or equivalent, (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar role.
C1 Significant breadth or depth of specialist technical knowledge ideally recognised as an expert in the FIB/SEM discipline.
C2 Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislative requirements applicable to the role, including but not limited to Health and Safety.
C3 Significant IT skills, including proficient user of relevant specialist or bespoke software packages.
C4 Significant analytical and problem-solving capability, including high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when dealing with complex and/or high-volume datasets
C5 Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret complex technical requirements of a research/teaching group and adapt own style to meet the needs of others.
C6 Excellent teamworking and people management skills, with ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders for effective project management.
C7 Ability to plan and prioritise a technical service to meet long term strategic objectives, whilst delivering a day-to-day service.
E1 Significant relevant work experience within a similar research/teaching services environment, including evidence of previous outputs and professional development.
E2 Experience of contributing to the development of a research/teaching services strategy, planning resource allocation and achieving high-quality research/teaching outputs.
E3 Experience of managing high value budgets, including knowledge of procurement and tendering processes to inform decision making, approving spends and monitoring expenditure on behalf of others.
E4 Experience of preparing analysis and presentation of data to publication standard.
E5 Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research/teaching goals within set timescales.
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- Donald MacLaren
- donald.maclaren@glasgow.ac.uk
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CNRS, Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux
Strasbourg, France
Junior Professor Position in Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 11 April 2025Description
The Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS) is searching candidates for a Junior Professor position (chaire professeur junior) of the Centre National de Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). It will be a tenure track leading to a permanent Research Director position after a successful period of 3-6 years. The research field should be in time-resolved TEM with focus on ultrafast TEM, in-situ and environmental techniques. The candidate should elaborate his/her own scientific project and develop new research topics to widen the activities of the team.
Requirements
- PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related discipline.
- Several years of postdoc or researcher experience with a strong focus on electron microscopy.
- A good publication record in electron microscopy.
- Extensive experience in transmission electron microscopy, ideally with focus on in-situ and time-resolved techniques. Experience in ultrafast TEM would be advantageous (but is not mandatory).
- Ability to develop new research projects, leading a group and supervising PhD students, postdocs and technicians.
- Teaching skills are desirable but not mandatory.
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Administration of the IPCMS (direction@ipcms.unistra.fr)
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Cipitria Lab
Berlin, Germany
Postdoctoral researcher on advanced 3D imaging
Announcement date: 04 April 2025Description
The Cipitria Lab – Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer at Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, San Sebastián-Donostia, Spain (https://cipitrialab.com) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher. In our group, we aim to understand how biophysical and biochemical properties of native extracellular matrix and synthetic biomaterials guide cell response in regeneration, cancer dormancy and bone metastasis. Biogipuzkoa is located within the structure University Hospital Donostia-Onkologikoa.
Requirements
-PhD in Bioengineering, Biophysics, Biology, Biomedical Eng, Computer Science or similar
-Previous experience on advanced 3D imaging, in particular with LSFM
-Previous experience in the biomedical field, cell biology or cancer biology labs will be an asset
-Excellent ability to conduct experiments independently and collaboratively within our group
-Collaborative mindset and motivation to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment
-Strong organization skills, project management and proactive “getting things done” mentality
-Interest to learn and grow professionally in a young, dynamic and competitive lab
-Have a genuine excitement for science, innovation and creative thinking!
-Good written and oral communication skills in English (Spanish is not required)
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amaia.cipitriasagardia@bio-gipuzkoa.eus
rrhh@bio-gipuzkoa.eus,
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INM - Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gGmbH
Saarbrücken, Germany
Electron Microscopy Facility Manager
Announcement date: 02 April 2025Description
We are looking for senior candidates that can run the electron microscopy facility immediately or after a short orientation phase as well as postdoctoral researchers aiming to develop career profile as science support staff are welcome to apply.
The Core Facility Electron Microscopy is integrated within the Research Department Innovative Electron Microscopy and provides electron microscopy service to the whole institute.
Requirements
- PhD in materials sciences, physics, chemistry or a related discipline, with a strong focus on electron microscopy.
- A proven experience in scanning/transmission electron microscopy and related spectroscopy techniques applied to functional materials. Additional experience in advance STEM-related techniques and/or cryogenic SEM/TEM in application to electron beam sensitive materials and/or biological samples, would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with internal and external partners.
- Fluency in English and ideally in German
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Prof. Dr. Aránzazu del Campo (aranzazu.delcampo@leibniz-inm.de )