Senior Scientist

RSCH Core Facilities

The Electron Microscopy Core at the University of Missouri is please to announce the opening of a Senior Scientist. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Scientist are to ensure the reliable operations of HRTEM, FIB-SEM instruments; provide expertise and training for the research groups in the entire UM system that needs high level TEM imaging and spectroscopy data analysis; develop the cutting-edge microscopy techniques to help the PIs succeed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoots and maintains the high-end transmission electron microscope (TEM) and FIB-SEM
• Develops and implements user SOP for these instruments.
• Trains and supervises users on these instruments.
• Provides technical expertise in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments performed on these instruments.
• Provides "fee-for-service" imaging experiments for internal and external clients.
• Participates in the PI's research activities
• Publishes the scientific papers with the Core Director in EM technology advancement
• Assists the EM Core billing

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university's values.

Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, with five plus years of experience relevant to electron microscopy characterization and nanoscience.
• Research experience at an academic, industrial or other research institution developing solutions requires expertise in transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and focused ion beam (FIB) microscopy.
• Knowledge of 4D-STEM analysis.
• Experience implementing and testing in Situ TEM solutions.
• Prioritize tasks to complete multiple experiments timely.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the desire and ability to collaborate with multiple research groups across disciplines.

Salary Range: $58,573 - $90,000 per year
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Senior Scientist
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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