Profile : Physics of condensed matter at nanometer scales or Experimental physics of cold plasmas. CNU 28/30

Further information: Thomas CORNELIUS : thomas.cornelius@im2np.fr  

Profile: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM); defect / phases analysis; mechanical properties ; processes (Additive manufacturing, Spark Plsama Sintering). CNU 33

Further information: Marc VERDIER : marc.verdier@grenoble-inp.fr   

The School of Engineering at EPFL and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) invite applications for a joint position of tenure-track assistant professor at EPFL and group leader at PSI, in the field of materials characterization using large scale facilities.

Description:

They seek exceptional individuals who will develop and drive a research program at the forefront of the discipline, who have strong dedication to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and who will be proactive members of their professional and university communities. Successful applicants will also be expected to deepen collaborations and nurture novel synergies between EPFL and PSI.

Top-level applications are invited in the engineering of materials via a core competence in characterization using large scale facilities such as the SLS synchrotron, the SwissFEL free electron laser and the SINQ neutron source. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: innovative in-situ and in-operando mechanical, microstructural, compositional or phase transition analysis of materials, high resolution 3D imaging, and advanced optics, data analytics and software development for materials, device and system characterization. In addition, an approach for advancing the field of materials characterization not only to unravel fundamental materials behavior, but also to address materials challenges related to advanced manufacturing is encouraged.

Task:

As a faculty member of the Institute of Materials at EPFL, and group leader at PSI, the successful candidate will be expected to initiate a world-class, independent, and creative research program, as well as to promote the PSI program for industrial and academic exploitation of its large facilities. She/he will also participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching at EPFL. Internationally competitive salaries, start-up resources and benefits will be offered.

Application:

Applications should include a cover letter with a statement of motivation, curriculum vitae, list of publications and patents, concise statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least three referees. Applications must be uploaded in PDF format to the recruitment web site:

https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/23691273

The Institute for Applied Materials - Materials and Biomechanics (IAM-WBM) at KIT is looking for a group leader for in situ electron microscopy.

Description:

Head of the working group: Quality control, Project management and you are responsible for the supervision of nanomechanical experiments in the scanning electron microscope, including user training, supervision and evaluation.

Your profile:

You have a scientific university degree (diploma (university) / master's) with a focus on materials science / material physics as well as a completed doctorate. Several years of professional experience in the field of nanomechanics / electron microscopy is essential. We assume a solid basic mechanical understanding as well as specialist knowledge in the physics of electron microscope. The ability to work in a team and very good language skills (English / German), both spoken and written, complete your profile.

Further information and application are available at the following address: here.

The Department Structure and Nano-/Micromechanics of Materials (Prof. G. Dehm) of the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, offers a PhD or a postdoc on:

“In situ SEM and TEM based nanomechanical testing under extreme loading conditions”

Description:

You will work on mechanical deformation behaviour of materials at small length scales with a special emphasis on extreme deformation conditions – high/cryo temperatures and high strain rate combinations. You will perform advanced insitu micromechanical experiments inside scanning electron microscope (SEM) using state-of-the-art nanomechanical testers. Also, you will be involved in the development and implementation of complementary in situ testing equipment for transmission electron microscope (TEM), in collaboration with industrial partners. You will disseminate the outcome of your research in the form of scientific publications and present them at international scientific conferences.

Application:

More information on the Institut, your profile and application are available at the following address: here.