Specialist position as researcher in Transmission Electron Microscopy

Information about the research and the division
The research at the division of Materials Microstructure can be grouped into four areas; hard materials, high temperature materials, nuclear materials and functional materials. The research is focused on understanding the relation between microstructure and properties of materials, and how the microstructure evolves during processing and operation. This is mainly achieved by applying advanced characterization tools such as electron microscopy and atom probe tomography. Among the goals are to provide knowledge that can be used to develop new materials and to optimize composition, production routes, heat treatment etc. The division strives to expand both into new reseach fields and in size of the division. The division has a large number of relatively short industrial projects and "seed" projects and therefore needs experimentally experienced personel for executing such projects. The division is part of the Department of Physics.

The details of the division's research activities may be found at http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/physics/research/materials-microstructure/research/Pages/default.aspx

Major responsibilities
As TEM specialist, you will be employed as a researcher and responsible for carrying out research projects, both on your own and as member of a team. You are supposed to take on responsibility for teaching new users, follow the development in the field and initiate method development work. You will also be involved in instrument service. The main part of the research will deal with characterization of various materials using advanced electron microscopy. This includes a wide range of techniques, materials and phenomena. Partly, the duties will consist of commisionary work for industry.

Specialist positions at Chalmers with a focus on research and utility comprise three levels: research professor, senior researcher and researcher. The aim of the positions is to prepare a career path for individuals who are active researchers and specialists within a specific and delimited research field. The specialist positions are normally attached to a research team, which thus enables quality assurance and collaboration with the departments’ and the faculties’ base-funded activities.

Position summary
Full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications
Mandatory:
- PhD (preferably in physics or materials science)
- Expert knowledge in advanced TEM and related techniques, including sample preparation using focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy.
- Good communication and collaborative skills

Meritous:
- Knowledge in the following areas; oxidation, hard materials, nuclear materials, thin films. 
- Experience from aberation-corrected TEMs.

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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20160201 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:


• Application: (Please name the document in the e-recruitment system as: APPLICATION, Surname, reference number)
- CV, include complete list of publications
- Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
- Two references that we can contact.
• Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 
- 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
- Previous research fields and main research results.
- Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
• Other:
- Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: June 4, 2016

For questions, please contact:
Professor Mats Halvarsson, Materials Microstructure, mats.halvarsson@chalmers.se, 031-7723398
Associate professor Mattias Thuvander, Materials Microstructure, mattias.thuvander@chalmers.se, 031-7723322

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