Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Atom Probe Tomography (APT) Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Atom Probe Tomography (APT) Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in our Advanced Materials Characterization Department. Our team works a 9X80 schedule located out of our Microscopy and Characterization Suite (MaCS) facility with every other Friday off.

MaCS is a state-of-the-art materials characterization laboratory that provides cross-cutting capabilities that support the broader INL mission. You will focus on the TEM and APT characterization of materials for a variety of materials development programs at INL. Contributing to cutting-edge research that supports our mission of advancing energy technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced TEM and APT analysis on a variety of materials, including but not limited to nuclear fuels, structural materials, and advanced alloys.
• Integrate TEM and APT data to provide comprehensive insights into microstructures, defects, and phase transformations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret TEM and APT data and correlate it with other characterization methods and material properties.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations of research findings for internal stakeholders and external publication.
• Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of TEM and APT equipment and related tools.
• Mentor and assist graduate students and other team members in TEM and APT-related projects.

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  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field with a strong emphasis on TEM and APT.
  • PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
  • Extensive experience in TEM and APT, including sample preparation, imaging, and analysis.
  • Proven ability to conduct independent research and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Proficiency with TEM and APT-related software for data analysis and image processing.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Preferred Qualifications:

  
  
  
  
  • Experience with TEM and APT characterization of nuclear materials.
  • Familiarity with other microscopy and characterization techniques such as SEM, and XRD.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced TEM techniques such as electron diffraction, EELS, and tomography.
  • Experience in APT sample preparation and data interpretation.
  
  
  
  

Job Information:

• Annual Salary: $101,196

Benefits and Relocation

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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