The Institute of Materials Science (IMS) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) is an interdisciplinary institute with a threefold mission fostering education, research, and outreach in all areas of the materials sciences.

IMS is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Microscopy Specialist (Academic Assistant 3) in the new UConn-Thermo Fisher Scientific Center for Advanced Microscopy and Materials Analysis (CAMMA). The Center was formed as a partnership between UConn and Thermo Fisher Scientific to serve the analytical needs of industrial and academic researchers. The Center has acquired seven new electron beam instruments including state-of-the-art TEM, SEM and FIB systems. These are housed in the UConn Technology Park as part of the purpose-built Advanced Characterization Laboratory, which opened earlier this year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Center Director, the Microscopy Specialist will have responsibility for the CAMMA activities in the areas of aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), with particular emphasis on in situ experiments and electron tomography. Duties will include: supervising the staff and students who work in the Center; overseeing the operation, maintenance and user training on the instruments; managing systems for user booking and logging of instrument usage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An earned doctorate in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline. A minimum of five years' experience involving the use of aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopes. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students and customers from industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with FEI instruments, including: aberration-corrected TEMs, small dual-beam FIB systems and SEMs. Experience with in situ stages for STEM (heating, gas-cell, liquid cell and biasing). Experience with electron tomography. Strong track record of working with industry.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full time, 11-month position. Salary is commensurate with background and experience and includes a full benefits package.

TO APPLY

Please send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references, including contact information via UConn Jobs, www.jobs.uconn.edu , Staff Positions. Please reference Search # 2018605 when applying. Screening will begin immediately and this search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. (Search # 2018605).

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on September 15, 2018.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

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