Support Scientist in Scanning Electron Microscopy

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

Support Scientist in Scanning Electron Microscopy

Department of Materials, Parks Road, Oxford

About this role

The Department of Materials is seeking to recruit a Support Scientist in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

The post holder will work within the David Cockayne Centre for Electron Microscopy (DCCEM), and take responsibility for access to the Department's scanning electron microscope instrumentation, in consultation with the Senior EM Facility Manager and Director of the EM Laboratory.

The post holder will plan and manage the delivery of user training across the Department's scanning electron microscopes and related instruments, including EDX and EBSD techniques.

The post holder will take up an important role within the team and become the champion for SEM scientific and technical support, interacting with a wide range of researchers and academics within the Department of Materials, the wider University of Oxford and beyond.

About You

You will hold a degree in Physics, Materials, Engineering or a related field and either a PhD or have extensive experience in the operation of scanning electron microscopes.

You will have experience in the practical training of users of electron microscopes and ancillary instruments, and have excellent communication skills.

A deep understanding of SEM and related techniques is required.