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Postdoctoral position in In situ Ultra High Temperature Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Employer: University of California, Irvine

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anticipated Position Duration: 2-3 years

Job description: The Dillon lab seeks a creative, motivated, and collaborative postdoctoral scholar to work on the group’s effort to study materials evolution at ultrahigh temperatures using in situ transmission electron microscopy. Our experimental approach centers around utilizing localized laser heating coupled with mechanical testing to investigate high temperature materials response in relationship to problems such as creep, sintering, and grain boundary migration. The approach enables more direct insights into the mechanisms governing defect behavior and materials response in extreme environments. Our lab has a dedicated TEM for performing this work along with picoindenter and other custom specimen holders for performing these experiments. We also have access to a variety of complimentary advanced microscopy tools at UC Irvine’s Irvine Materials Research Institute.

The postdoctoral scholar will join a highly cross-disciplinary team of motivated researchers working on problems focused on how interfaces and defects respond to stimuli in extreme conditions. In addition to advancing their research skills, this position also provides valuable opportunities for professional development through active collaborations, leadership and mentorship development, scientific communication and writing, and proposal development.

The following qualifications are required for applicants:

• A PhD in chemistry, materials science and engineering, or a related discipline. If not already received, a PhD must be earned before the position start date.
• Expertise in TEM/STEM
• Expertise in TEM sample preparation

The following areas of expertise are desired for applicants but not necessary:
• Prior experience related to mechanics of materials
• Past experience with 4D STEM techniques

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09499

Complete applications must include the following:

1. Cover Letter that delineates specifically how your expertise can be applied to the work in this lab and your career goals

2. Detailed CV, including a list of publications

3. At least three (3) reference contacts

Contact:
Professor Shen Dillon, Ph.D.
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
University of California at Irvine
Email: sdillon1@uci.edu

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