Electron Microscopy Applications Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Electron Microscopy Scientist or Post-doc for a dynamic customer-facing role in the UK. You will bridge customers and R&D, support installations, deliver demonstrations, and help translate advanced imaging technology into real-world impact across research and industry.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, hands-on TEM/SEM/STEM/FIB-SEM experience, Python scripting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Hands-on experience with multiple electron microscopy technologies (TEM, SEM, STEM, FIB-SEM).
• Experience with Python and image/data processing workflows.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to apply complex techniques practically.
• Confident communication skills.
• Solid understanding of imaging workflows, analysis software and data handling.
• Willingness to travel ~30% across the UK and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical bridge between customers and internal R&D teams
• Supporting installations, configuration and troubleshooting of advanced microscopy software
• Delivering product demonstrations, training sessions and workshops (remote and on-site)
• Working closely with customers to understand workflows and recommend optimized solutions
• Feeding back insights to support product development and new feature design
• Supporting pre-sales activities with technical expertise
• Contributing to technical documentation and testing of new software releases
• Representing the business at conferences, workshops and industry events

Skills

Python

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Data handling

Imaging workflows

Education

PhD in Physics/Materials Science/Engineering or related

Tools

4D-STEM experience

TEM/SEM/STEM/FIB-SEM operation

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Electron Microscopy Scientist or Post-doc for a dynamic customer-facing role in the UK. You will bridge customers and R&D, support installations, deliver demonstrations, and help translate advanced imaging technology into real-world impact across research and industry.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, hands-on TEM/SEM/STEM/FIB-SEM experience, Python scripting, and strong communication skills.