SEM Support Scientist & Training Lead

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Department of Materials seeks a Support Scientist in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to manage SEM access and training across the department. The role involves working within the David Cockayne Centre for Electron Microscopy and collaborating with researchers across the university.

Applicants should hold a degree in Physics, Materials, or Engineering and have PhD or extensive SEM experience, plus strong communication skills and a deep understanding of SEM techniques.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Materials, Engineering or related field.
• PhD or extensive SEM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage access to SEM instrumentation.
• Plan and deliver user training for SEM and related instruments (EDX/EBSD).
• Serve as champion for SEM support and liaise with researchers and departments.

Skills

SEM operation

User training

Communication skills

Electron microscopy

Education

Physics/Materials/Engineering degree

PhD or extensive SEM experience

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope

EDX

EBSD

Job description

University of Oxford's Department of Materials seeks a Support Scientist in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to manage SEM access and training across the department. The role involves working within the David Cockayne Centre for Electron Microscopy and collaborating with researchers across the university.

Applicants should hold a degree in Physics, Materials, or Engineering and have PhD or extensive SEM experience, plus strong communication skills and a deep understanding of SEM techniques.