Postdoctoral Research Associate Applied Superconductivity Center

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC)

Job  |

Location:

Tallahassee, FL | Final date to receive applications:
April 21, 2026

Perform nanostructural characterization of high-field superconductor tapes, wires, thin films, and bulks using advanced electron microscopy techniques. Operate aberration-corrected atomic resolution (S/TEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) equipped scanning electron microscope (SEM) for sample preparation and analysis. Contribute to a collaborative research environment and participate in the Mag Lab postdoctoral program.

• Ph.D. in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry, or related field completed within the last three years.
• Extensive prior experience in TEM/STEM operation and preparing TEM specimens using FIB.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills evidenced by publications, presentations, cover letter, and references.

• Experience operating Cs-corrected STEMs.
• Experience in EELS or EDS in STEM.

• CV (including names and contact information of two references).
• Cover letter addressing the qualifications outlined above.
• One notable published paper or pre-print (co‑authored) in PDF format.

The Applied Superconductivity Center is located on the FSU campus in Tallahassee. At present the ASC hosts 13 graduate students, 3 postdocs, 23 scientific and support staff, and 10‑15 undergraduates. The ASC collaborates with researchers worldwide and offers an interdisciplinary and interactive research environment.

Associate Professor Fumitake Kametani
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Florida State University, and Applied Superconductivity Center, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
2031

E. Paul Dirac Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310
Tel:
E-mail: kametaninet.fsu.edu

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.