Florida State University · 2 days ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Applied Superconductivity Center (NHMFL, OPS)
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFlorida State University is a leading research institution, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Applied Superconductivity Center. The role focuses on nanostructural characterization using electron microscopy techniques to enhance understanding of superconducting properties of materials.
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Responsibilities
Perform nanostructural characterization using a variety of electron microscopy techniques
Focus on improving understanding of the micro-, meso-, nano- and atomic-scale structural origins of the superconducting properties of high field superconductor tapes, wires, thin film and bulks
Operate advanced electron microscopes including an aberration-corrected atomic resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscope (S/TEM)
Prepare TEM specimens using FIB
Participate in research within a collaborative group
Build a successful career in scientific research
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry, or related field completed within the last three years
Extensive prior experience in TEM/STEM operation and making TEM samples
Extensive prior experience preparing TEM specimens using FIB
Effective written and verbal communication skills as evinced by publications, presentations, cover letter, and references
Preferred
Experience operating Cs-corrected STEMs
Experience in EELS or EDS in STEM
Benefits
Health benefits
Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
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