Staff Scientist for Analytical Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

About the role

The Electron Microscopy group, one of six scientific groups in the CFN, is composed of seven staff scientists and supports four electron microscopes for characterizing nanomaterials at the atomic scale in-situ and ex-situ. The CFN is seeking an exceptional and creative scientist with outstanding expertise in the instrumentation development and application of advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy within research areas relevant to energy security, such as heterogeneous catalysis, oxidation/corrosion, and battery materials; microelectronics; and/or quantum materials.

Responsibilities

• You will be primarily responsible for these frontier NION electron microscopes.
• You will carry out impactful nanoscience and instrumentation science of your own, publishing papers, and giving external presentations on your research enabled by these cutting-edge tools.
• You will support the nanoscience user community and perform basic science research in the field of analytical scanning transmission electron microscopy.
• You will be working with group members and contributing to the management of the Electron Microscopy facility user program, including user proposal reviews, allocations, and scheduling.
• You will work with other Electron Microscopy group members to oversee the day-to-day operations of the various electron microscopes, especially the analytical electron microscopy capabilities.
• You will mentor post-docs and graduate/undergraduate students and foster their professional development.

Requirements

• You have earned a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a suitable Engineering discipline, and a minimum of two years of experience after earning a Ph.D. degree.
• You have conducted high-impact research using and developing aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy, especially electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and EELS simulations, to understand the properties and performance of nanomaterials as demonstrated by frequent publications of research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• You have technical expertise and keen interest for optimizing electron microscopes.
• You are an engaged member of the electron microscopy and materials science professional societies and regularly present your research at conferences and workshops.
• You are committed to working safely in the laboratory and fostering a respectful environment of safe-work practices.

Qualifications

• You have earned a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a suitable Engineering discipline, and a minimum of four years of experience after earning a Ph.D. degree.
• You have experience with a wide range of electron microscopy techniques as well as advancing the development of forefront EM techniques (software and/or hardware), quantification of EM data (spectra and/or images), 4D-STEM, tomography, and in situ.
• You have demonstrated experience developing data analytics tools using Python or other programming languages for data analytics, processing, or machine learning on microscopy data, including spectroscopy.
• You have strong hands-on experience in operating and maintaining Nion STEMs.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (writing and oral) and a passion for collaboration with other scientists and microscopists from multiple disciplines and institutions.
• You collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams, in both leadership and supporting roles.

Skills

• Technical expertise and keen interest for optimizing electron microscopes.
• Experience with a wide range of electron microscopy techniques as well as advancing the development of forefront EM techniques (software and/or hardware).
• Demonstrated experience developing data analytics tools using Python or other programming languages for data analytics, processing, or machine learning on microscopy data, including spectroscopy.
• Strong hands-on experience in operating and maintaining Nion STEMs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (writing and oral).
• Collaboration with other scientists and microscopists from multiple disciplines and institutions.

Benefits

The CFN provides a comprehensive employee benefits program that includes:

• Fair, equitable, and competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $103650 - $145733 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

Schedule

This is an On-site position. Employees must be physically present at the Brookhaven National Laboratory during regular business hours.