Research Associate in Materials Science and Engineering

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research associate position that focuses on transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and defect characterization in materials. The research conducted in Prof. Zhou's laboratory focuses on advanced in-situ/ex-situ electron microscopy and spectroscopy, materials for quantum information science, and phases and phase transitions in ferroic materials.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field, with a dissertation emphasizing electron microscopy
• Extensive experience with TEM and complementary techniques, including aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), and advanced image processing.
• Strong expertise in TEM specimen preparation (e.g., focus ion beam (FIB) milling and conventional methods)
• Experience in charge, electric-field, or magnetic field mapping (using electron microscopy and related techniques) and in advanced image analysis is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English for effective communication with collaborators and sponsors
• Excellent analytical and record-keeping skills, with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Design and execute novel in situ and ex situ electron microscopy studies of oxide materials
• Publish results in high-impact journals
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package offered at University of Virginia

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree