Postdoc: Nanostructure Imaging for Superconductivity

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Florida State University’s Applied Superconductivity Center (NHMFL, OPS) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to perform nanostructural characterization with electron microscopy. The role focuses on understanding superconducting materials in tapes, wires, films and bulks using advanced instruments such as TEM/STEM and FIB-equipped systems.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have extensive TEM/STEM experience, FIB TEM sample prep, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed within the last three years.
• Extensive TEM/STEM operation experience and TEM sample preparation.
• Extensive experience preparing TEM specimens using FIB.

Responsibilities

• Perform nanostructural characterization of superconducting materials using electron microscopy.
• Utilize TEM/STEM, FIB and other instruments to study micro- to atomic-scale origins of superconductivity.
• Collaborate with ASC/NHMFL teams and contribute to high-impact publications.

Skills

TEM/STEM operation

FIB nanofabrication

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry

Tools

Cs-corrected STEM

EELS

EDS

FIB

Job description

Florida State University’s Applied Superconductivity Center (NHMFL, OPS) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to perform nanostructural characterization with electron microscopy. The role focuses on understanding superconducting materials in tapes, wires, films and bulks using advanced instruments such as TEM/STEM and FIB-equipped systems.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have extensive TEM/STEM experience, FIB TEM sample prep, and strong communication