Perform State of the Art Monochromated STEM EELS Measurements

The EMAT research group at the University of Antwerp in Belgium is recruiting a Post Doc to join a research project on band alignment measurements with state of the art EELS. This project is part of a multidisciplinary effort in order to elucidate band alignment at interfaces in materials for solar energy harvesting applications and in the ageing of paint in historical works of art.

Tasks:

You will be expected to:

 Perform state of the art monochromated STEM EELS measurements.  Interpret low loss EELS spectra in terms of local band structure.  Advance the field in terms of low loss EELS measurements and their link to local properties.  Develop creative new setups to overcome current obstacles.  Become an expert in the theory and simulation of EELS spectra starting from a local dielectric description.  Develop and validate in-situ biasing strategies.  Disseminate results at international conferences and in high IF peer reviewed journals.  Effectively share your knowledge with other (internal and external) team members.  Supervise student projects.

Your profile:

 PhD. in Physics or Materials Science.  Skilled in aberration corrected electron microscopy.  Excellent experimental, computational and organizational skills.  A good command of the English language is required with excellent writing and communication skills.  A proven track record of achievements (talks, papers, projects,...)

We offer:

 An exciting project going well beyond the state-of-the-art;  A stimulating, high tech, multicultural and multidisciplinary research environment at EMAT;  A laboratory equipped with state of the art instrumentation, including 2 aberration corrected monochromated TEM instruments;  The ability to participate in international workshops and conferences;  A competitive salary.

Project term:

Enrolment will start as soon as possible. The candidate will be appointed for an initial period of one year, and can be prolonged depending on performance.

Information and application: Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. L. Covaci, [email protected], University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium

Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, the names of two professional referees, a summary of their PhD. thesis and a cover letter stating their motivation to Dr. L. Covaci