The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center CIC nanoGUNE, created with the mission of conducting world-class nanoscience research for the competitive growth of the Basque Country and recently recognized as a "María de Maeztu" Excellence Unit (2017-2021), is currently looking for a

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

to work on

Electron Microscopy and Material Science (1 year)

Electron microscopy laboratory is urgently seeking a postdoc candidate to fill the position opened in the frame of Maria de Maeztu excellence center for promoting collaboration with technological centers of the Basque country related to metal processing. We are looking for a candidate with PhD in material science or engineering with a strong background in metal plasticity theory and hands-on expertise in experimental methods of metals mechanical testing. Successful applicant will have proficiency in electron and focused ion microscopy, materials characterization, knowledge of specialized software for electron microscopy image acquisition and analysis.

Requirements:

• The candidate should hold a PhD in material science or engineering related to plasticity in metals and/or machining of metals.
• A strong theoretical background in metal plasticity and hands on experience with experimental measurements of mechanical properties.
• Basic knowledge of industrial metal processing techniques like machining, rolling, extrusion and additive manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in electron microscopy characterization with at least 5 years of hands on experience with SEM, EBSD, EDX, FIB imaging and nano-fabrication, TEM lamellae preparation, and in situ testing.
• Proficiency in classical material science sample preparation for SEM and TEM, including mechanical, chemical and electro-polishing.
• Expertise in atomic level simulations of plasticity (molecular dynamics).
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is compulsory.

Beneficial skills:

• Knowledge of electron microscopy tools from FEI Company.
• Experience in 3D data acquisition, reconstruction and processing, including FIB slicing and TEM tomography. 
• Familiarity with a mechanical electronics workshop.
• Experience in in-situ in-SEM mechanical testing and processing.

Offer: The position is limited for one year starting from 01.01.2020. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position provided all requested possessions are in place and duly reflected in the CV.

For application: please fill the form in https://www.nanogune.eu/careers and submit: 

1. A complete CV
2. A cover letter containing contact details for 2-3 references grouped in a single PDF file.

The deadline for applications has been extended to 29/10/2019.

NOTES:

* NanoGUNE values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. 

* Applicants should stick to the following instructions for submitting their applications.

* Please note that due to the large number of submissions expected, we cannot provide individual feedback.