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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
eMail: philippe.leclere@umons.ac.be
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Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden
Staff Scientist – Scanning Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 08 August 2025Description
The Department of Chemistry at Stockholm University has more than 200 employees. Research spans all areas of chemistry such as analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, inorganic and structural chemistry and organic chemistry. Research projects ranges from theory to experiment, from fundamental research to applied projects often with a strong focus on sustainable chemistry and the development of advanced analytical methods for studies of materials and chemical compounds.
To support its various research programs, the Department of Chemistry has a well-developed shared research infrastructure. The Electron Microscopy Center currently has three staff scientists responsible for instrument maintenance, instrument training, and support of users. We are now looking for a new staff scientist focusing on Scanning Electron Microscopy to join our team.
Requirements
• A PhD degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced SEM instruments, including EDS spectrometers, with 3-5 years of experience in their use and maintenance.
• Strong expertise in acquiring and interpreting data relevant to materials research, for soft or hard materials.
• Familiarity with cryo sample-preparation techniques for analysis of soft matter and bio-based materials.
• Strong ability to collaborate with users from various backgrounds and levels of expertise, as well as with administrative and technical staff.
• Good organizational and analytical skills and documented abilities for independent work.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
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Assoc. Prof. Tom Willhammar, phone: +46 70 358 07 25, tom.willhammar@su.se.
Professor Niklas Hedin, phone: +46 8 16 24 17, niklas.hedin@su.se.
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Heidelberg University
Germany
Full Professorship (W3) in “Multimodal Imaging” (f/m/d)
Announcement date: 28 July 2025Description
We are searching for a researcher with an internationally visible, original research program focusing on imaging and characterization of biological, polymeric and functional hybrid structures at the micro- and nanometer scales, including contributions to the 3D reconstruction and quantitative analysis of experimental data using appropriate computational tools. Ideally, the successful applicant will strike a balance between development and application of methods for spatial high-resolution imaging of 3D systems. Particularly attractive is experience in the characterization of time-varying material systems and the development of novel electron- and optical imaging techniques. However, cryo-electron microscopy should not be the main focus. The candidate should demonstrate a strong track record in research, teaching, and the acquisition of third-party funding. They should possess collaborative skills and a comprehensive understanding of the
interdisciplinary field of multimodal imaging.Requirements
The appointment requires a university degree, an outstanding doctorate, pedagogical aptitude which is usually proven by teaching experience, and, in accordance with article 47 (2) of the Higher Education Law of the state of Baden-Württemberg (LHG), a Habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship or equivalent qualifications.
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NRC-CNRC - Quantum and Nanotechnologies
Edmonton, Canada
Research Officer, Developmental and Analytical Microscopy
Announcement date: 25 July 2025Description
Job reference: 23418
We are looking for a Research Officer to support our Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity...
Closing Date: 15 October 2025 - 23:59 Eastern Time
Requirements
Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics or a relevant field.
Significant experience in electron microscopy using a transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and a scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Experience developing new or existing electron microscopy instrumentation or methods.
Significant experience writing peer reviewed publications.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Significant experience setting up custom experiments for data collection and analysis.
Experience developing and managing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, academic partners and/or industrial partners.
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- Phone
- 450-645-4208
- NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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Monash University - School of Physics and Astronomy
Melbourne, Australia
Postdoctoral position in electromagnetic field mapping via scanning transmission electron microscopy
Announcement date: 16 July 2025 - Deadline for application: 13 August 2025Description
Job reference: Job No.: 682389
The Research Fellow will work on developing new theoretical and computational tools for quantifying electromagnetic field distributions down to the atomic scale. The project will build on recent developments in inverse scattering methods, including ptychography, and may utilise iterative algorithms, machine learning and high-performance computing. Through the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, opportunities exist to acquire large experimental datasets using direct electron detectors to validate the methods developed.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Physics, Materials Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field. Research experience in at least one of the following would be highly regarded: (i) the theory and simulation of scattering, diffraction and imaging with high energy electrons or X-rays; (ii) solving inverse scattering problems, such as phase retrieval or ptychography; and/or (iii) aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope data acquisition and analysis.
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A/Prof Scott Findlay
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TU Delft
Delft, Netherlands
PhD Position Developing Diffractive Imaging in Scanning Electron Microscopy for Inspection/Metrology
Announcement date: 15 July 2025Description
The Curious Beams Lab in the Department of Imaging Physics at TU Delft is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join a new effort at the intersection of computational imaging, electron microscopy, and inverse modeling. The group focuses on advancing electron imaging techniques to extract high-resolution, interpretable information from indirect or complex detector signals.
This PhD project aims to bring model-based diffractive imaging to scanning electron microscopy (SEM), enabling surface-sensitive, nanoscale characterization at low acceleration voltages. By combining advances in detector technology and source coherence with simulation-driven reconstruction algorithms, the project seeks to push beyond the spatial resolution limits of conventional SEM — particularly in regimes relevant to semiconductor inspection and metrology.
The work is part of the Foundations for Electron-Beam Metrology and Inspection KIC consortium, a collaboration between TU Delft, ARCNL, and ASML, focused on developing new tools for electron-beam inspection of advanced materials and devices.
The successful candidate will explore optimal BSE and SE detection geometries, develop efficient forward models for signal formation, and implement inverse algorithms to extract structural and topographic information. The position offers access to cutting-edge instrumentation, a strong network of collaborators, and a vibrant multidisciplinary environment spanning physics, microscopy, and computational modeling.Submission is possible until: 15 Aug 2025
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong interest in electron microscopy, computational imaging, and model-based reconstruction
- Experience with scientific programming and numerical modeling
- Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Prior experience with SEM, BSE/SE detection, or inverse methods is a plus but not requiredMore information
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Dr. Georgios Varnavides
Assistant Professor, Imaging Physics, TU Delft
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Instituto de Física / Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp)
Campinas, Brazil
Post-Doc Fellowship Opportunity
Announcement date: 15 July 2025Description
This project aims to consolidate a research group focused on optical and electronic properties of optically active materials (absorbers and emitters) studied through Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) associated with a high-performance optical device. This device, which was patented by our team, allows the detection of the light emission induced by the tunneling current and also the injection of light in the vicinity of the STM tip. With this infrastructure, it is possible to study the morphology, electronic structure and light emission of individual nanostructures with high spatial and spectral resolution. The objectives of this proposal are to continue research activities in two-dimensional (2D) materials (h-BN and TMDs) and start research in other materials, in particular on 2D halides perovskites. We will pay attention to technologically relevant problems concerning materials that are have potential application as light emitters and light absorber in future devices such as solar cells and light emitting diodes. These problems include determining band alignments and band edges, substrate effects, defects, line broadening, and other with direct impact on device performance. (AU)
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have experience with scanning probe microscopy (including AFM or STM) and optical spectroscopy techniques (including photoluminescence and Raman spectroscopy). Experience with tip-enhanced optical spectroscopy (TERS or TEPL) will be considered an advantage. Additional relevant experience includes prior work with 2D materials, nanoparticles, and/or perovskites.
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- Luiz Fernando Zagonel
- zagonel@unicamp.br
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Hasselt University
Netherlands
PhD researcher (m/f) Structural Bioimaging
Announcement date: 15 July 2025Description
In the framework of a Special Research Fund Large Research Project you will work as a doctoral scholar together with 3 other PhD students on an ambitious research initiative “Structuromics@UHasselt” focused on elucidating biomolecular assemblies that are related to neurodegenerative disorders. Your PhD project specifically will focus on developing and applying a versatile high-throughput fluorescence imaging platform.
Deadline: September 19, 2025.
Requirements
● You have a Master's degree in (bio)engineering, (life) sciences, (bio-)physics, optical
sciences or a related field.
● You are trained in optics, can interpret complex optical microscope assemblies and engineer novel optical designs.
● You have proven experience with programming and a motivated interest in programming image analysis algorithms.
● You have proven experience, or show a motivated interest in bioimaging (light, electrons, NMR/MRI, CT,...) and in advanced fluorescence imaging techniques such as single-molecule imaging, Förster resonance energy transfer and light-sheet fluorescence microscopy.More information
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jelle.hendrix@uhasselt.be
jobs@uhasselt.be
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Berlin, Germany
Postdoc position in ultrafast electron microscopy
Announcement date: 04 July 2025Description
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Department of Atomic-Scale Dynamics in Light-Energy Conversion. Our department investigates fundamental processes of light-energy conversion at the atomic scale. We utilize state-of-the-art spectroscopic and microscopic methods to study the dynamics of charge carriers, excitons, and phonons in novel materials for photovoltaics and photocatalysis. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of these processes to develop more efficient and sustainable energy conversion systems.
We are looking for an excellent postdoctoral researcher. As a successful candidate you will contribute to ongoing projects in time-resolved/ultrafast electron microscopy, focusing on the investigation of light-induced restructuring dynamics in nanoscale materials. The ultrafast electron microscopy instrument is currently under development in collaboration with the group of Prof. Christoph Koch at the Humboldt University. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of time-resolved imaging techniques and contribute to advancements in renewable energy technologies.
Requirements
- Master's degree or diploma and excellent PhD in Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Physics, Materials Science, or a comparable discipline
- Strong background in electron microscopy, preferably with experience in ultrafast techniques
- Expertise in optics, laser systems, and time-resolved spectroscopy
- Proficiency in data analysis and scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
- Expertise in the field of charge carrier dynamics in nanoscale materials, nanomaterial properties, and characterization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
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- Prof. Dr. Renske M. van der Veen
- renske.vanderveen@helmholtz-berlin.de
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)
Berlin, Germany
Postdoc position in ultrafast electron microscopy
Announcement date: 03 July 2025Description
We are looking for an excellent postdoctoral researcher. As a successful candidate you will contribute to ongoing projects in time-resolved/ultrafast electron microscopy, focusing on the investigation of light-induced restructuring dynamics in nanoscale materials. The ultrafast electron microscopy instrument is currently under development in collaboration with the group of Prof. Christoph Koch at the Humboldt University. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of time-resolved imaging techniques and contribute to advancements in renewable energy technologies.
Requirements
- Master's degree or diploma and excellent PhD in Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Physics, Materials Science, or a comparable discipline
- Strong background in electron microscopy, preferably with experience in ultrafast techniques
- Expertise in optics, laser systems, and time-resolved spectroscopy
- Proficiency in data analysis and scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
- Expertise in the field of charge carrier dynamics in nanoscale materials, nanomaterial properties, and characterization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
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- Identity
- Prof. Dr. Renske M. van der Veen
- renske.vanderveen@helmholtz-berlin.de
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University of Potsdam - The Faculty of Science
Germany
Academic Staff Member/Independent Postdoc position in the field of Sustainable Materials Design
Announcement date: 30 June 2025Description
Job reference: ID no. 334/2025
The University of Potsdam was founded in 1991 and has firmly established itself within the scientific landscape and developed into an outstanding economic factor and growth engine for the region. The University of Potsdam excels in acquiring third-party funds, has received multiple teaching awards, has a very service-oriented administration, and has been honored several times for its family-friendly culture. About 21,000 students and 3,000 employees study and work at three campuses – Am Neuen Palais, Griebnitzsee and Golm – at one of Germany’s most scenic institutions of higher education....
Requirements
• Master’s and PhD degree in a natural science field related to sustainable materials design or equivalent
• previous postdoctoral experience is a plus
• strong academic track record enabling application for competitive grants
• strong team and communication skills for working in an interdisciplinary environment and commitment to collaborate among various fields of research
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of German is advantageous but not required
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Prof. Ilko Bald (bald@uni-potdsdam.de)
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CEMES-CNRS
Toulouse, France
Postdoctoral position in In-situ biasing TEM of functional materials
Announcement date: 27 June 2025Description
The I3EM team at CEMES-CNRS has been developing intensively in situ and operando experiments on functional materials. The group has already established the necessary instrumentation and methodology, from dedicated specimen preparation to electrical contacting, automation and modeling. Our preferred technique is off-axis electron holography, for which we provide training and all the software tools for the data analysis. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral research scientist, skilled in transmission electron microscopy, to join the group. He or she will have the opportunity to learn our in-situ techniques and to carry out new experiments in the field. One of the important aspects will be the specimen preparation by focussed ion-beam (FIB).
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate highly motivated in developing in situ experiments on nanostructures. Candidates should be skilled in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and have hands-on experience in specimen preparation by focussed ion-beam (FIB). Previous knowledge of electron holography is not necessary but candidates should be willing to learn. Knowledge of the physics of ferroic materials and/or microelectronics devices is a definite plus. The successful candidate should have good team spirit, dedicated work ethic and fluent in written and spoken English.
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Dr Christophe GATEL christophe.gatel@cemes.fr
Dr Martin HYTCH martin.hytch@cemes.fr
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CEA-Grenoble (IRIG-MEM)
Grenoble, France
Permanent Staff-Scientist Position in Transmission Electron Microscopy
Announcement date: 24 June 2025Description
We are looking for an expert in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in materials science. The successful candidate will have to develop independent research projects related to advanced developments in the technique (e.g. in the fields of 4D-STEM, EELS or EDX spectroscopy etc.). It is also expected that his research will contribute to supporting, through internal or external collaborations, research in materials science done at the Institute, particularly in the field of semiconducting materials for microelectronics and photonics, and materials for energy applications.
Applications, including a cover letter (with a brief summary of previous research activities), your CV and two references or reference letters, are expected by email. Application Deadline: 25/08/2025
Requirements
• a PhD in physics, materials science or related fields, followed by at least a first research experience
• a clear track record of TEM and STEM-based research, demonstrated by excellent publications
• experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects
• fluent written and spoken English (knowledge of French would be a plus but not required)
• willingness to cooperate with other groups, with good communication and information behaviour,
• initiative and commitment to help develop the activities of team of the microscopistsMore information
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Dr. Thierry Deutsch (thierry.deutsch@cea.fr)
Dr. Hanako Okuno (hanako.okuno@cea.fr)
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DTU Nanolab
Lyngby, Denmark
PhD scholarship in Atomic-Scale Characterization of Nanoporous Materials for Environmental Applications
Announcement date: 24 June 2025Description
Join a fully funded PhD project in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich to combat water pollution caused by persistent pollutants. Using advanced electron microscopy, you will explore the interaction of nanoporous materials with organic pollutants at the molecular level, uncovering structure-property relationships that form the basis for next-generation water treatment technologies.
Requirements
Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related discipline. A strong foundation in reticular materials synthesis, molecular adsorption processes, and the physics of electron-matter interactions is highly desirable. Practical experience in materials characterization, particularly using high-end electron microscopy,will be considered a significant advantage.
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrollment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
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Prof. Joerg Jinschek, email: jojin@dtu.dk
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University of Rostock
Rostock, Germany
Postdoctoral Position in Field Emission / Ion Microscopy and Ultrafast Electron Spectroscopy (ERC-funded) Extreme Photonics Labs
Announcement date: 18 June 2025Description
We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position at the Extreme Photonics Labs, University of Rostock, led by Prof. Eleftherios Goulielmakis. The position is part of an ambitious ERC-funded project on “Picoscopy”, which aims to develop and apply novel tools to investigate matter at attosecond temporal and sub-atomic spatial resolution.
Project Focus
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of:
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Field Emission Microscopy (FEM) and Field Ion Microscopy (FIM)
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Time-resolved electron and ion spectroscopy
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Ultrafast laser-matter interaction and attosecond physics
This work will contribute to developing a new class of ultrafast imaging techniques for exploring electronic and ionic motion in nanostructures and solid-state systems.
Position Details
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Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of extension
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Salary: Based on German public sector scale TV-L E13
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Start Date: Flexible within 2025
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Location: Rostock, Germany
Application
Interested candidates should send:
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Cover letter
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Curriculum vitae with full publication list
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Contact information for two academic referees
Requirements
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Ph.D. in Physics or a related field
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Strong background in microscopy (FEM, FIM) or charged-particle spectroscopy
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Experience with ultrafast laser systems, UHV technology, and electron/ion optics is highly desirable
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Independent and collaborative research mindset
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- Prof. Eleftherios Goulielmakis
- e.goulielmakis@uni-rostock.de
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SuperSTEM Laboratory (via University of York)
Daresbury, United Kingdom
Research Associate in High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy
Announcement date: 17 June 2025Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research on magnon spectroscopy and hybrid quasi-particle detection in magnetic materials. The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of experimental investigation, and data analysis. This role offers opportunities to work with advanced instrumentation, develop novel methodologies, and collaborate with leading national and international research groups.
Requirements
- A PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related subject;
- Experience in the operation of transmission electron microscopes and in Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data interpretation, simulations, and/ormodelling.
- A track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
- Excellent communications skills.
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Dr Demie Kepaptsoglou on (demie.kepaptsoglou@york.ac.uk)
Prof Quentin Ramasse (qmramasse@superstem.org)
Prof Vlado Lazarov (Vlado.lazarov@york.ac.uk)