Staff Scientist – Analytical Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

European Microscopy Society; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

European Microscopy Society (EMS) seeks a Staff Scientist to advance analytical STEM and spectroscopy at Brookhaven's CFN. You will join the Electron Microscopy Group and help commission, optimize, and lead research on two state-of-the-art Nion STEMs arriving 2025–2026.

The role requires a Ph.D. with strong publication record in STEM, plus experience with EELS and data analytics. Collaboration across teams and safety-first lab practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related engineering field.
• 2+ years post-Ph.D. experience.
• Demonstrated impact in aberration-corrected STEM/EELS research and simulation.
• Technical expertise and interest in STEM instrumentation and optimization.
• Active engagement in professional societies and regular conference participation.
• Commitment to safe laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Advance cutting-edge analytical STEM microscopy and spectroscopy in CFN.
• Commission, optimize, and lead research with two new Nion STEMs arriving in 2025–2026.
• Collaborate across teams to enable sub-Å EELS analysis and in situ studies.

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related engineering field

Tools

Python

Nion STEM systems

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Staff Scientist – Analytical Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Upton, NY, USA

Description

The Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks an exceptional scientist to advance cutting-edge analytical scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and spectroscopy. You will join the Electron Microscopy Group and play a central role in commissioning, optimizing, and leading research with two new state-of-the-art aberration-corrected, monochromated Nion STEMs arriving in 2025–2026. These instruments will enable sub-Å EELS analysis, ultra-low keV imaging of sensitive materials, and environmental/operando studies across a broad pressure range.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related engineering field, plus 2+ years post-Ph.D. experience.
• Demonstrated impact in aberration-corrected STEM/EELS research and simulation, evidenced by strong publication record.
• Technical expertise and interest in STEM instrumentation and optimization.
• Active engagement in professional societies and regular conference participation.
• Commitment to safe laboratory practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years post-Ph.D. experience.
• Experience with advanced EM techniques (EELS quantification, 4D-STEM, tomography, in situ/operando EM).
• Experience developing data analytics tools (e.g., Python, machine learning for EM data).
• Hands‑on experience with Nion STEM systems.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaborations.

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Lilit Piramzadian

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