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Staff Scientist II, Research CORES; ACEM

Job in West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06516, USA
Listing for: The American Ceramic Society
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist
  • Engineering
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68000 USD Yearly USD 68000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff Scientist II, Research CORES (ACEM)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $

Overview

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

The Staff Scientist engages with the Yale research community to support cutting-edge research in the Aberration-Corrected Electron Microscopy (ACEM) Core. ACEM is a Research Core providing advanced instrumentation and technical expertise in electron microscopy and related techniques. The Core houses an advanced transmission electron microscope (TEM), dual-beam focused ion beam - scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM), and sample preparation equipment.

The Staff Scientist will lead sample preparation efforts in the ACEM Core with primary responsibility for the FIB-SEM, providing instrument maintenance, user training, workflow development, project consulting and other tasks as needed in the Core.

In addition to strong expertise in FIB, the successful candidate will have experience in TEM sample preparation, TEM operation, image processing and hands‑on tool maintenance and troubleshooting. In addition, they should possess a strong interest in technical instruction and customer engagement with a passion for supporting the next generation of researchers and their research.

The Staff Scientist will assist with Core operational management and administrative tasks, interface with internal and external stakeholders to maintain safe, efficient and effective Core operations and support core strategic planning efforts. This position requires a strong background in physical sciences and engineering with significant hands‑on experience supporting complex materials characterization projects.

Required

Skills and Abilities
  • Broad knowledge and hands‑on training of design, theory and operation of focused ion beam (FIB) systems, including skill and experience in their operation. Capacity to deliver TEM sample preparation, atom probe tomography (APT) sample preparation, create patterning using SEM/Ga column. Skills to operate TEM microscope to check and screen samples.
  • Mechanical and electronic skills relevant to maintenance, repair, and modification of scientific instruments.

    Experience with materials science experimental design and implementation. Computer skills for instrument operation and data analysis including familiarity with image analysis software such as Fiji/Image

    J, python.
  • Familiar with general materials characterization and sample preparation tools such as XRD, TEM, AFM, mechanical polishing, carbon/metal coating/deposition, optical microscope, ion milling, vacuum systems/pump etc.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate with a diverse team to troubleshoot and solve problems in the support and instruction of students, post‑doctoral fellows and other researchers.
  • Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively train users and staff on proper procedures and methods for using advanced microscopy systems as well as processing and interpreting resulting imaging data.
    • Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

    A Master’s or Doctorate Degree with a focus on electron microscopy and sample preparation is preferred. Experience with other materials characterization techniques such as X‑ray diffraction, SEM, TEM, Raman and AFM is desired.

    Principal Responsibilities
  • User Training:
    Provide advanced training and guidance to users of the research core.
  • Experiment Support:
    Collaborate with researchers on experimental design, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting within the research core.
  • Facility/Instrument Support:
    Manage and oversee research projects within the research core.
  • Technique Development:
    Lead the implementation and optimization of advanced techniques and methodologies and develop standard operating procedures for research core services.
  • Data Analysis/Interpretation:
    Analyze and interpret complex scientific data, generating meaningful insights and recommendations.
  • Equipment Procurement:
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