Senior TEM & Materials Imaging Scientist

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking an Advanced Electron Microscopy Research Scientist to develop and apply advanced environmental TEM (ETEM) methods for investigating dynamic processes in semiconductor, quantum, catalytic, and energy-related materials under realistic operating conditions.

The role emphasizes hands-on TEM operation, data interpretation, and collaboration with materials science teams to advance in-situ characterization under variable environmental

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with ABET-accredited program.
• Courses in engineering science and physics are demonstrated.
• Experience in advanced TEM or ETEM is preferred.
• Other related engineering/physics background may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) methods to study dynamic processes in materials.
• Operate TEM instruments, acquire and interpret data, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

ETEM

TEM operation

Materials characterization

Education

Engineering degree with ABET accreditation

Job description

US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking an Advanced Electron Microscopy Research Scientist to develop and apply advanced environmental TEM (ETEM) methods for investigating dynamic processes in semiconductor, quantum, catalytic, and energy-related materials under realistic operating conditions.

The role emphasizes hands-on TEM operation, data interpretation, and collaboration with materials science teams to advance in-situ characterization under variable environmental