Requisition Id 10147 

Overview: 

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on advance electron microscopy research for quantum materials.  This position resides in the scanning transmission electron microscopy group in the Nanomaterials Characterization Section, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Physical Science Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

As part of our research team, you will investigate the atomic and electronic structures in materials and correlated them with relevant quantum behavior, utilizing ORNL's new capabilities of cryogenic monochromatic and aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). A particular focus of the research will be to advance and apply 4D-STEM and high-resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) to understand the correlations between lattice, charge, and spin in quantum materials. You will closely collaborate with experienced electron microscopists and scientists on synthesis, theoretical calculations, and other characterization methods, across multiple divisions at ORNL. 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conduct materials research using aberration-corrected STEM and EELS
• Integrate STEM and EELS within situ cooling platforms
• Collaborate with project team members within and outside ORNL
• Responsible for presenting and reporting research results and publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
• Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

Basic Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or related field completed within the last 5 years 
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in electron microscopy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in aberration-corrected STEM and EELS
• Background in python, C++, or Matlab
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory 
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

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Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be for up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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