Postdoctoral Research Associate Applied Superconductivity Center; NHMFL, OPS

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Applied Superconductivity Center (NHMFL, OPS)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Job : 61982

Department: Applied Superconductivity Center - National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

The Applied Superconductivity Center at Florida State University (FSU) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) invite applications for a post-doctoral research associate position to perform nanostructural characterization using a variety of electron microscopy techniques. The position will focus on improving our understanding of the micro-, meso-, nano- and atomic-scale structural origins of the superconducting properties of high-field superconductor tapes, wires, thin film and bulks with the aid of our advanced electron microscopes.

Available equipment includes an aberration-corrected atomic resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscope (S/TEM), a focused ion beam (FIB) equipped FESEM and supporting sample preparation tools. The successful candidate would be a microscopist who focuses on materials science and problem solving. This position requires expertise in a TEM/STEM operation and FIB nano-fabrication so that the applicant can quickly begin actively participating in research.

The successful applicant will become a member of a highly interactive and collaborative group that has a tradition of helping post-docs build a successful career in scientific research. The post doc will also be part of the strong post doc program at the Mag Lab.

• 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 making TEM samples
• Extensive prior experience preparing TEM specimens using FIB
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as evinced by publications, presentations, cover letter, and references

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

• CV (include names and contact information of 2 possible references)
• Cover Letter addressing the qualifications outlined above
• One notable published paper or pre-print (.pdf format)

• Fumitake Kametani, Associate Professor
• 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

The candidate will be working as a full member of the Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC) located in Tallahassee FL. As a part of National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), the ASC is a 50-person center dedicated to understanding and advancing superconducting materials for superconducting magnet and RF applications. The ASC hosts 13 graduate students, 3 postdocs and 23 scientific and support staff, with 10-15 undergraduates also participating in research each semester.

The environment is interdisciplinary and interactive, with a track record of impactful scientific discoveries.

• JEOL ARM
  200cF Cs-corrected S/TEM with Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) and Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and now the MerlinEM 4D STEM detector from Quantum Detectors Inc is being installed.
• FEI Helios G4 UC field emission scanning electron microscope and FIB equipped with Gas Injection System (GIS), in-situ lift-out tool and Leica cold stage, EBSD and EDS
• JEOL IT-710HR Field emission SEM with EDS
• Gatan PIPS ion mill
• Micro Support Axis Pro SS ex-situ lift-out tool
• JEOL IB-19500 CP ion cross section polisher

Background check may be required. The position is full-time and includes health benefits. This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.