Research Assistant - 2D Materials & Atomic-Scale STEM

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional for advanced microscopic characterization and analysis of Monolayer Amorphous Carbon and related materials. The successful candidate will collaborate with prominent researchers, utilizing their expertise in aberration-corrected STEM and EELS. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in materials science or a related field is essential, along with strong communication skills and a proven publication record. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with aberration-corrected STEM and EELS for light elements.
• Proficient in low voltage TEM operation for soft materials.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Perform atomic-resolution imaging of MAC and heterostructures.
• Quantify sp2/sp3 bonding ratios using EELS.
• Optimize imaging protocols at low voltages.
• Transfer ultra-thin MAC films onto TEM grids.
• Analyze atomic-scale defects and dielectric performance.

Skills

Aberration-corrected STEM

Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS)

Low voltage imaging

Data analysis

Strong verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in materials science, microelectronics, or related fields

Tools

Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM)

Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

Job description

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional for advanced microscopic characterization and analysis of Monolayer Amorphous Carbon and related materials. The successful candidate will collaborate with prominent researchers, utilizing their expertise in aberration-corrected STEM and EELS. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in materials science or a related field is essential, along with strong communication skills and a proven publication record. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a dynamic environment.