Postdoc: In Situ TEM & Defect Studies in Quantum Materials

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate focusing on transmission electron microscopy and defect characterization in materials. The position emphasizes in situ/ex-situ electron microscopy, quantum information science applications, and ferroic phase transitions.

Responsibilities include designing and executing TEM studies on thin film heterostructures for quantum computing, publishing in high-impact

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with TEM-focused dissertation.
• Extensive TEM experience including STEM, HRTEM, and EDS.
• Strong TEM specimen prep skills (FIB milling and conventional methods).
• Experience with electric-field mapping or EELS is desirable.
• Strong English communication and meticulous record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in situ and ex situ electron microscopy studies of thin film heterostructures and devices for quantum computing.
• Publish results in high-impact journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

TEM expertise

Analytical skills

Record-keeping

English communication

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Aberration-corrected STEM

HRTEM

EDS

FIB milling

Job description

The University of Virginia's Department of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate focusing on transmission electron microscopy and defect characterization in materials. The position emphasizes in situ/ex-situ electron microscopy, quantum information science applications, and ferroic phase transitions.

Responsibilities include designing and executing TEM studies on thin film heterostructures for quantum computing, publishing in high-impact