The role of the position at Electron Microscopy Centre (EMC) is to provide high-level expertise and training in electron microscopy to support research and teaching activities of the Centre. The position requires a close collaboration with the researchers in EMC in-charge of the electron microscopes. It also includes daily interactions with researchers and students using the facilities in EMC.

• Responsibility for specific instruments in EMC

• • Responsible for the operation and performance of our transmission and scanning electron microscopes and some associated specimen preparation equipment. The responsibility for which microscope(s) and/or equipment will depend on the expertise of the appointee.
  • Oversee the service of the microscopes and equipment, in consultation with the EMC Director and Researchers in-charge of the electron microscopes.
• Provide high-level training and supervision to the users of the EMC to ensure safe and effective operations of the microscopes and equipment.
• Provide expertise, advice and assistance to the users to undertake qualified research using the electron microscopes and associated sample preparation equipment.
• Provide administrative supports, for example
  • Administrate the booking system of the facilities.
  • Maintain training and safety records.
• Participate and assist, if required, in the outreach activities of the Centre and the University.
• The position may occasionally be required to undertake duties outside of regular working hours, to ensure that the equipment can be run by users outside the regular working hours.

• A postgraduate degree in science or engineering.
• An understanding of electron microscope instrumentation and its maintenance.
• High-level interpersonal communication skills and the ability to liaise with academic/research staffs, students and administrative/technical/general staffs.
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English.
• Advanced understanding and skills in acquisition and interpretation of various types of EM data and its application to materials research.
• High analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work, plan and perform duties without supervision.
• Ability to take initiatives and make good judgements.
• Service minded.

Desirable:

• PhD degree in science or engineering with previous experience in advanced electron microscopy.
• Experience in instrumental training.
• High-level expertise on at least one advanced relevant specialist area, for example, HRTEM, STEM, EELS, Cs-corrected microscope, SEM, etc.
• Experience in development of new techniques that extend the capabilities of electron microscopy/spectroscopy experiments.
• Ability to communicate in Swedish.

More information

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