[labnetwork] FW: EM posting for lab network

[Weaver, John R]

We have an opening for a Staff Scientist in electron microscopy here at the Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University. Please publicize this to people who might be interested in the position.

Please apply online if you are interested. You can use the search feature for the job posting number, shown below or search by the posting date of 5October12.

Thanks,
John

John R. Weaver
Facility Manager
Birck Nanotechnology Center
Purdue University
(765) 494-5494
jrweaver at purdue.edu



Electron Microscopy Associate Scientist - West Lafayette - Birck Nanotechnology Center
Job Number:
 1201589

Description

Birck Nanotechnology Center (BNC) seeks an Electron Microscopy Scientist for its electron microscopy (EM) facilities within BNC. The entire set of resources provided by BNC, 186,000 square foot facility, are designed to support collaborative interdisciplinary research in nanotechnology.

Primary Responsibilities:
--Participates in all of the Electron Microscopy Center's daily operations. Trains new EM users and supporting their skill development, provides technical support and collaborative assistance to users on their projects. Collaborates with faculty and conducts technical and complex laboratory research activities.

--Selects appropriate microscopy procedures, operates and maintains transmission and scanning electron microscopes and auxiliary equipment. Operates the microscopes, produces and interprets images in support of visiting researchers from academia, national/government laboratories and industry and keeps up with the latest methodologies. Prepares samples for TEM and SEM.

--Performs instrument calibration and maintenance and trouble-shoots problems with the highly sophisticated FIB/SEM/TEM equipment and instruments. Determines and implements best methods to resolve instrument issues. Supervises the maintenance of the facility's equipment, arranging for repair as necessary.

--Oversees inventory control to ensure that the facility has sufficient accessibility to supplies and maintains an appropriate storage level. Be responsible for ordering and receiving parts/supplies, managing chemical waste compliance, handling administrative support for office duties and center billing. Be fiscally responsible for the Electron Microscopy Recharge Center.

--Provides educational opportunities in assisting and facilitating lab assignments and other educational activities. Organizes and performs demonstrations/tutorials for users seeking to apply advanced EM techniques. Develops protocols for performing advanced EM techniques, including usage policies, training procedures and user tests. Give oral/poster presentations and tours of the Electron Microscopy Center to internal and external potential users to increase the number of researchers utilizing the facility.

--Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary. BNC reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.


Qualifications

Required:
*         Ph.D. in science, engineering, or closely related field.
*         Two years research experience in TEM and FIB/SEM.
*         Hands-on EM experience spanning from sample preparation to advanced techniques including, but not limited to, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM, diffraction contrast & defect analysis), electron energy loss spectroscopy, spectroscopic imaging, tomographic imaging, and STEM microanalyses.
*         Hands-on experience in sample preparation by FIB (lift-out technique with Klocke Nanomanipulator) and conventional techniques (polishing wheel, diamond saw, ultrasonic disc cutter, dimple grinder, PIPS).
*         Ability to assist the internal/external researchers on a wide variety of materials characterization projects that cover the full spectrum of materials (i.e., metals, ceramics, semi-conductors/devices, composites, polymers and biological materials) ranging in size from the macro- to nano-scale.
*         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong commitment to collaborative research involving internal/external users of BNC.
*         Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to carry out several projects simultaneously.
Preferred:
*         Experience in environmental TEM.
Additional Information:
*         A background check is required for employment in this position.
*         FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime).
*         Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately.
*         Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer.

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