In-Situ TEM Research Associate: Electrocatalyst Imaging

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all_depart m

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a specialist role in electron microscopy to characterise beam-sensitive electrocatalytic materials using STEM/TEM. The project collaborates with researchers at the electron microscopy centre in the Nancy Rothwell Building and the National Graphene Institute (NGI).

Role involves ex-situ characterisation across available microscopes and contributing to the development of in-situ capabilities for real-time visualisation of electrocatalysts under

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of STEM characterisation of electron beam sensitive materials, including imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy.
• Experience acquiring 4D-STEM and STEM-EELS data.

Responsibilities

• Characterise beam-sensitive electrocatalytic materials ex-situ across University of Manchester microscopes.
• Support development of in-situ TEM capabilities for real-time visualisation of electrocatalysts under operating conditions.
• Utilise Protochips Poseidon holder for electrochemistry experiments.

Skills

STEM characterization

4D-STEM

STEM-EELS

TEM imaging

Tools

FEI Talos F200A

FEI Titan ChemiSTEM

hyperspy

pyxem

ASE

abTEM

Protochips Poseidon

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a specialist role in electron microscopy to characterise beam-sensitive electrocatalytic materials using STEM/TEM. The project collaborates with researchers at the electron microscopy centre in the Nancy Rothwell Building and the National Graphene Institute (NGI).

Role involves ex-situ characterisation across available microscopes and contributing to the development of in-situ capabilities for real-time visualisation of electrocatalysts under