Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Would you like to continue your scientific career at a U.S. National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus in a mid-sized city location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Ames Laboratory is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE). Successful candidate will work with research groups to develop quantum materials/devices and advanced electron microscopy techniques. The incumbent’s duties includes:

• initiate, design, and perform chemical and structural analysis of materials from the micro- to atomic-scale using advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques, including aberration corrected scanning transmission microscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, Lorentz microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, imaging processing etc.
• Help perform day-to-day oversight of activities on TEMs, including training of new users.

Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in aberration corrected TEM, magnetic materials, and in-situ microscopy device design.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in aberration corrected TEM, magnetic materials, and in-situ microscopy device design.

Department/Program & College Description:

www.ameslab.gov  

Proposed Start Date:
December 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
November 30, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
October 12, 2023

Posting Close Date:
October 26, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R13200