Transmission Electron Microscopy Scientist, Stanford Nano Shared Facilities

Education & Experience:

• MS in materials science, physics, or related field plus at least 8 years of related experience; or a PhD in same fields with at least 4 years of TEM experience is highly desired. Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience is the minimum requirement.
• Desired expertise in aberration-corrected S/TEM; and/or in-situ TEM; and/or environmental TEM; and/or 4D STEM; Expertise in sample preparation; Solid understanding of the principles of transmission electron microscopy, including imaging, diffraction, spectroscopy, simulations, data interpretation, etc. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of the principles of engineering and related natural sciences.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing technical professionals.
• Certifications and Licenses: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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