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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Job Description

Posting Number

PG191358PD

Position Number

00111116

Position Type

Post Doc

FLSA

Exempt

Department ID

140801 - Materials Science &Engineering

Department

140801 - Materials Science &Engineering

Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties

The Unocic Research Group in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to conduct fundamental and applied research in the area of advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy, in situ/operando STEM, and Cryo STEM of nano and energy materials.

About NC State: NC State is located in Raleigh North Carolina and is public research university that excels in science, technology, and engineering. Raleigh and its surrounding areas are consistently ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States.

About AIF: The Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AIF) is NC State’s premier shared research facility for materials characterization. The facility is equipped with modern, advanced materials characterization instrumentation and experienced research staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy research with the probe corrected Thermo Fisher Scientific Titan S/TEM, Thermo Fisher Scientific Talos S/TEM, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Spectra Ultra STEM (coming in summer 2025) in the Analytical Instrumentation Facility at North Carolina State University
  • Advance microscopy research with aberration corrected STEM, 4D-STEM, in situ/operando STEM, and analytical STEM-EELS-EDS
  • Develop novel methods for in situ/operando STEM experimentation
  • Implement Machine Learning workflows within in situ STEM experiments


Work Schedule

Standard 8am-5pm but may be flexible based on instrument availability

Department Required Skills

  • A PhD in materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related
    discipline completed within the last five years
  • A strong background in aberration corrected STEM and in situ microscopy
  • Experience with Python for data analysis and machine learning
  • Experience with FIB preparation, mechanical polishing, and ion milling
  • An excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by
    publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in
    English to an international scientific audience
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to collaboratively
    with teams of researchers

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

1-5 years of relevant research experience post-PhD

Required License or Certification

NA

Valid NC Driver's License required?

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$58,656 - $59,000

Job Open Date

10/22/2024

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/209871

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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