What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electron microscopy scientist position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Company Description
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is the largest public university in Chicago, serving a diverse community of over 33,000 students. With 16 colleges and a prominent public medical center, UIC is a leader in higher education and research. The university is committed to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and academic excellence in the heart of Chicago, IL. At UIC, collaboration and discovery drive impactful progress in education, health, and the sciences.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role as an Electron Microscopy Scientist located in Chicago, IL. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing advanced electron microscopy systems including HAADF, ABF, EELS, image simulation and quantitative image anslysis.
Qualifications
- Experience in using abbertion-corrected electron microscopy systems, including scanning and transmission electron microscopes, EELS, EDS, ABF and HAADF
- Knowledge of microscopy image acquisition, analysis, and interpretation
- Strong background in materials science, nanotechnology, or physics
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- PhD in a scientific field relevant to electron microscopy
- Experience with related software tools and data analysis programs is a plus
