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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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Imperial College London - Earth Science and Engineering
London, United Kingdom
Post-doctoral Research Associate in Mineral Magnetism
Announcement date: 07 October 2025 - Deadline for application: 14 November 2025Description
This 30 month Post-Doctoral Research Associate position is part of the UKRI NERC project “Can rocks palaeomagnetically record palaeo-stress?”, which investigates how natural magnetic systems respond to stress at the nanometre scale. Recent modelling shows that modest stresses (~0.1 GPa), typical of active fault zones, can modify supposedly stable magnetic records—challenging long-held assumptions. At Imperial and Jülich (Germany), you will focus on experimental magnetic imaging using advanced transmission electron microscopy, particularly off-axis electron holography, alongside focused ion beam–scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) nanotomography and complementary magnetic analyses. Working with Adrian Muxworthy (Imperial), Wyn Williams (Edinburgh), Tom Mitchell (UCL) and Rafal Dunin-Borkowski (Jülich), you will quantify stress-induced magnetic changes and contribute to a predictive framework for stress-related magnetisation, with implications for earthquake hazard assessment.
Requirements
• 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. • You will be comfortable working independently, with several visits to Jülich Germany. • You will have a PhD in Material Science, Earth Science or Physics or comparable subjects. No previous knowledge of Earth Science is required.
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Adrian Muxworthy Dept. of Earth Science & Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
PhD position in Neuroscience
Announcement date: 06 October 2025Description
In this project, you will contribute to both engineering and neurobiology. First, you will help build a light-sheet microscope optimized for voltage imaging at the single-cell and subcellular level in live larval zebrafish (1). The development of this system will be supported by Dr. Emmanuel Marquez Legorreta↗, Dr. Ernest van der Wee↗, and the Biology Image Center↗ team. Once the microscope is established, you will use it to investigate the electrophysiological properties of cerebellar Purkinje cells with advanced voltage indicators such as Voltron2. The ultimate goal is to uncover how Purkinje cells alter their dendritic signaling and spiking characteristics under different sensory or chemogenetic conditioning paradigms, and to determine how these changes may be mediated through intrinsic plasticity or brain state.
Requirements
- You hold, or are about to complete, a Master’s degree in Biology or Engineering. In a program that requires two internships, students who have completed their first internship are also encouraged to apply!
- Has an interdisciplinary background. Previous microscopy training is a strong asset.
- Demonstrates a strong interest in, or prior experience with, neuroscience.
- You bring enthusiasm for live imaging at single-cell and subcellular level in larval zebrafish.
- Have programming skills or a strong willingness to learn them.
- Speak and write proficient academic English.
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Dr Ting-Feng Lin
Assistant Professor, Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Biophysics, Utrecht University
t.f.lin@uu.nl
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Linköping University
Linköping, Sweden
PhD Position in AI for Transmission Electron Microscopy Image
Announcement date: 22 September 2025Description
The Electron Microscopy of Materials (EMM) unit at Linköping University invites applications for a PhD position at the intersection of AI and advanced electron microscopy. The project focuses on developing novel self-supervised and physics-informed deep learning methods to restore and denoise Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and HAADF-STEM images.
Microscopy data are often degraded by noise and scan distortions, and clean ground truth data are rarely available. This project aims to go beyond standard convolutional neural networks by exploring transformers, implicit neural representations (INRs), and hybrid architectures that integrate physical priors such as periodicity, symmetry, and long-range correlations. The goal is to achieve more robust, interpretable, and scientifically meaningful reconstructions of atomic-resolution microscopy data.
This position is part of a cross-disciplinary effort supported by the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE) and the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), providing a unique opportunity to work within a strong Swedish research network spanning materials science, AI, and computational imaging.
Submission is possible until: 17 October 2025
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields
- Strong interest in AI for scientific imaging, self-supervised learning, and image restoration
- Experience in deep learning (CNNs, transformers, or INRs) and scientific programming
- Good analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with microscopy data or inverse problems is a merit
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Anna Elsukova
Principal Research Engineer, Electron Microscopy of Materials, Linköping University
anna.elsukova@liu.sePer Persson
Professor, Head of Unit, Electron Microscopy of Materials, Linköping University
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Linköping University
Linköping, Sweden
PhD Position in AI for Transmission Electron Microscopy Image
Announcement date: 22 September 2025Description
The Electron Microscopy of Materials (EMM) unit at Linköping University invites applications for a PhD position at the intersection of AI and advanced electron microscopy. The project focuses on developing novel self-supervised and physics-informed deep learning methods to restore and denoise Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and HAADF-STEM images.
Microscopy data are often degraded by noise and scan distortions, and clean ground truth data are rarely available. This project aims to go beyond standard convolutional neural networks by exploring transformers, implicit neural representations (INRs), and hybrid architectures that integrate physical priors such as periodicity, symmetry, and long-range correlations. The goal is to achieve more robust, interpretable, and scientifically meaningful reconstructions of atomic-resolution microscopy data.
This position is part of a cross-disciplinary effort supported by the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE) and the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), providing a unique opportunity to work within a strong Swedish research network spanning materials science, AI, and computational imaging.
Submission is possible until: 17 October 2025
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields
- Strong interest in AI for scientific imaging, self-supervised learning, and image restoration
- Experience in deep learning (CNNs, transformers, or INRs) and scientific programming
- Good analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with microscopy data or inverse problems is a merit
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Anna Elsukova
Principal Research Engineer, Electron Microscopy of Materials, Linköping University
anna.elsukova@liu.sePer Persson
Professor, Head of Unit, Electron Microscopy of Materials, Linköping University
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Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin - School of Biochemistry and Immunology
Dublin, Ireland
Experimental Officer (Microscopy and Imaging)
Announcement date: 18 September 2025Description
The Microscopy and Imaging Experimental Officer will manage high-end microscopy and histology systems, supporting research projects, and ensuring the facility remains at the forefront of imaging technologies. This role is part of Trinity Cell Analysis Technologies (www.tcd.ie/Biochemistry/research/facilities/) in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology which supports researchers across academia and industry. These facilities are available to, and used by, researchers both within the School, the wider TCD community and those external to the College, so are a vital part of the TCD research infrastructure.
Deadline of September 30th 2025
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Barry Moran barry.moran@tcd.ie and Prof Derek Nolan DENOLAN@tcd.ie
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University of York
United Kingdom
PDRA in environmental TEM/STEM for photocatalysis
Announcement date: 11 September 2025Description
As a key member of the York-JEOL Nanocentre team, you will co-lead the development of atomic-scale in-situ/in-operando environmental STEM/TEM techniques under light illumination. You will be responsible for both advancing these experimental methods and applying them to critical research areas, such as indoor pollution. The role provides a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art electron microscopes in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with Tronox, an industry leader in the production of TiO2 nanoparticles and pigments.
Requirements
- A PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related subject;
- Experience in the operation of transmission electron microscopes and Electron Energy Loss and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopies.
- A track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
- Excellent communications skills.
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Prof Vlado Lazarov (vlado.lazarov@york.ac.uk) or pet-hr@york.ac.uk
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Graz University of Technology (TU Graz)
Graz, Austria
Tenure Track Professorship in the field of Experimental High-Resolution TEM (f/m/d)
Announcement date: 03 September 2025Description
We are seeking a candidate with proven scientific expertise in experimental high-resolution electron microscopy using STEM.
Requirements
▪ Completed university studies with a doctoral degree in Physics
▪ Outstanding scientific achievements in the field of scanning transmission electron microscopy
▪ Postdoctoral experience
▪ Management and leadership skills
▪ Excellent English skills, spoken and writtenMore information
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Werner Grogger <werner.grogger@felmi-zfe.at>
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Corrected Electron Optical Systems GmbH (CEOS GmbH)
Heidelberg, Germany
Production Engineer (m/f/d): Instrumentation for Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (B.Sc./M.Sc. in physics or engineering or equivalent)
Announcement date: 03 September 2025Description
In our production team you will be introduced to the factory alignment of our advanced electron-optical components.
In close cooperation with optics experts as well as electronics and mechanics engineers you will align, test and qualify our imaging energy filter hardware to prepare for the product shipment to our customers.
Step by step, you will take over responsibility for these production tasks, maintain technical documentation and care for shipment-related timing.
You may also help at the customer siteswith installation, failure analysis and technical service of our products.
Your training on the job will be supervised by CEOS' senior scientists.Requirements
The position requires a firm technical education and a solid physics background, good communication capabilities and a responsible and organized way of working.
Good mechanical skills in combination with a hands-on attitude are highly desirable.
Practical experience with either the transmission electron microscope, the scanning electron microscope or other charged particle optics equipment would be an advantage.
Know-how on electronics measurements is an important aspect.
A good command of the English language is necessary. German proficiency is desirable; at least the willingness to learn German is expected.
The position is particularly well suited for recent graduates.More information
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Dr. Martin Linck
e-mail: linck@ceos-gmbh.de
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Corrected Electron Optical Systems GmbH
Heidelberg, Germany
Physics Engineer or Physicist (m/f/d): Instrumentation for Scanning Electron Microscopy (PhD in physics or engineering or equivalent)
Announcement date: 03 September 2025Description
In a group of engineers and physicists you will be responsible for the factory alignment of advanced aberration correctors for scanning electron microscopes.
In close cooperation with optics designers, electronics and mechanics engineers, and software developers you will test and develop new instrumentation and techniques.
If necessary, you will also help with failure analysis and technical service of prototypes in the field.
Step by step you will take over responsibility for the project flow and the communication to collaboration partners.
Your training on the job will be accompanied by CEOS' senior scientists.Requirements
The position requires a distinct physics background combined with a hands-on attitude to efficiently tackle problems and work towards solutions.
Good communication skills and a responsible and organized way of working are as important as a sound mathematical education and good computer skills.
Practical experience with development projects at a scanning electron microscope and a firm understanding of electron optics are essential.
Technical know-how on electronics measurement equipment and hands-on experience on vacuum recipients are desirable.
A good command of the English language and the willingness to learn German are necessary.More information
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Dr. Peter Hartel
e-mail: hartel@ceos-gmbh.de
phone: +49-(0)6221-89467-22 -
Corrected Electron Optical Systems GmbH
Heidelberg, Germany
Physics Engineer or Physicist (m/f/d): Aberration Correctors for Transmission Electron Microscopy (M.Sc./PhD in physics or engineering or equivalent)
Announcement date: 03 September 2025Description
In a group of engineers and physicists you will be responsible for the factory alignment of advanced aberration correctors for transmission electron microscopes.
In close cooperation with optics designers, electronics and mechanics engineers, and software developers you will test and develop new instrumentation and techniques.
If necessary, you will also help with failure analysis and technical service of prototypes in the field.
Step by step you will take over responsibility for the project flow and the communication to collaboration partners.
Your training on the job will be accompanied by CEOS' senior scientists.Requirements
The position requires a distinct physics background combined with a hands-on attitude to efficiently tackle problems and work towards solutions.
Good communication skills and a responsible and organized way of working are as important as a sound mathematical education and good computer skills.
Practical experience with development projects at a transmission electron microscope and a firm understanding of electron optics are highly desirable.
Technical know-how on electronics measurement equipment and hands-on experience on vacuum recipients would be a great advantage.
A good command of the English language and the willingness to learn German are necessary.More information
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Dr. Peter Hartel
e-mail: hartel@ceos-gmbh.de
phone: +49-(0)6221-89467-22 -
QuantAlps Grenoble
Grenoble, France
Postdoctoral Researcher Position
Announcement date: 02 September 2025Description
We are seeking outstanding candidates for QuantAlps Postdoctoral Researcher positions to develop an ambitious 2-year research program on one of the topics relevant to QuantAlps, based in one of the QuantAlps laboratories, and in collaboration with local researchers.g
Deadline: October 31, 2025, at 23:59 (CET)
Requirements
The candidates must have a Doctoral degree and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience by the starting date of the QuantAlps contract.
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Contact
- About the recruitment procedure: Parinaz TAJABOR: parinaz.tajabor@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
- About the position: Denis BASKO denis.basko@lpmmc.cnrs.fr
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CNRS / University Paris cité
Paris, France
2-year Post-Doctoral Position
Announcement date: 01 September 2025Description
The MeANS group at the MPQ laboratory (CNRS / University Paris cité) is looking for an experienced and
motivated post-doctoral scientist to conduct liquid-phase TEM experiments with the view to study the
structure and dynamics of supercrystals made of binary assemblies of metal nanorods.Deadline for applications: October 15th, 2025
Requirements
- PhD in Condensed matter, Nanochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, physics.
- Experience in transmission electron microscopy (skills in liquid-cell TEM will be a major asset) and Small
Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) at synchrotron facilities.
- Skills in image processing and data analysis for TEM.
- Expertise in wet-chemical synthesis and self-assembling of nanomaterials.
And also (but essential): Strong motivation to perform in a multidisciplinary environment, autonomy,
ability to work in a team, ability to write up experimental data to publication standard, effective verbal
communication skills in English (or in French).More information
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Damien Alloyeau (Laboratoire Matériaux et Phénomènes quantiques, CNRS – University Paris Cité),
damien.alloyeau@u-paris.fr; +33 1 57 27 69 83 -
The University of Western Australia
Australia
Applications Specialist (Electron Microprobe)
Announcement date: 01 September 2025Description
The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis at The University of Western Australia in Perth is looking for an experienced electron microprobe user/operator to manage two JEOL electron microprobes (8530F and 8530F+), which mainly support the large West Australian geoscience research community and related industries.-
You will work independently to manage the physical resources and operations of the electron microprobe capability and provide a high level of electron microscopy expertise to support academic staff, technical staff, students and external stakeholders with their research pursuits.
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You will provide training, advice, and support in all aspects of electron microprobe workflows, from sample preparation through to data acquisition and analysis.
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You will also participate more broadly in the activities of the electron microscopy capability.
Visa sponsorship support is available for international applicants.Closing Date: 22 September 2025Requirements
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Relevant tertiary or demonstrated equivalent competency.
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Advanced knowledge of electron microprobe workflows, and their applications within research, especially in the geosciences.
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Advanced knowledge and technical experience in sample preparation relevant to electron microprobe.
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Extensive experience engaging and supporting diverse research programs.
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Demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies and procedures for the administration of infrastructure and Occupational Health & Safety.
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Associate Professor Martin Saunders
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The Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research (IMN) and the Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy (CENEM) at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
Germany
Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) in Scale-Bridging Correlative Tomography
Announcement date: 01 September 2025Description
We invite applications for a motivated doctoral researcher to join our interdisciplinary team specializing in scale-bridging correlative tomography to investigate hierarchical porous structures. The successful candidate will focus on characterizing stationary phase materials (SPMs) used in chromatography, as well as other porous materials, utilizing state-of-the-art imaging techniques such as electron tomography (ET), nano X-ray computed tomography (nano-CT), and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).
Submission Is Possible Until: 30 September 2025
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field with competitive grades.
- Strong interest in tomographic imaging techniques and data analysis.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Able to work in an interdisciplinary team, high level of independence and diligence.
- Able to present ideas and results to a broad audience.
- Proficient in the English language; proficiency in the German language is beneficial though not essential.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Prior experience with SEM/FIB, TEM or X-ray microscopy methods is a plus but not required.
- Experience with tomographic imaging techniques and data analysis.
- Programming skills and familiarity with image processing and analysis software.
- A keen interest in advancing methodological developments in tomography and materials characterization.More information
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Dr. Benjamin Apeleo Zubiri
Group Leader „Hierarchical Functional Materials“, IMN & CENEM, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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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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Contact
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.