Polyvalent electron microscopy expert

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Your mission :

• You will assist the scientific staff in the CIME’s mission of providing access to cutting edge electron microscopy techniques
• You will give scientific support to trained users and conduct TEM and FIB service and feasibility studies for the CIME’s clients
• You will participate in the management of CIME’s high-end TEM equipment and in the implementation of new TEM techniques
• You will also contribute to user training and teaching of students

Main duties and responsibilities include :

• Conduct sample preparation by FIB
• Conduct service work in collaboration with internal as well as external/industrial clients
• Support EPFL researchers for TEM investigations and data analysis
• Conduct trainings of new users on TEM
• Provide technical assistance to users
• Contribute to the research and development of new techniques available to EPFL’s research community at the CIME

Your profile :

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Chemistry using TEM techniques.
• Expertise in the following fields/techniques:
  • Sample preparation by FIB
  • TEM BD/DF imaging and electron diffraction
  • Analytical TEM, STEM EDX

• Expertise with beam sensitive samples or in-situ microscopy is welcome
• Experience with aberration corrected instruments not absolutely necessary

We offer :

• Excellent work conditions in a dynamic and interdisciplinary team
• Possibilities to extend your skills and horizon

Start date :
March 1st, 2024

Term of employment :
Fixed-term (CDD)

Work rate :
100%

Duration :
1 year, renewable

Remark :
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered. Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.

Reference :
Job Nb 3207

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