Postdoctoral Research Associate at Ames National Laboratory

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Chemical and Biological Sciences Division at the Ames National Laboratory, a Department of Energy National Laboratory is searching for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate. Ames National Laboratory is a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory located on the campus of Iowa State University, offering a diverse, innovative working environment that excels at cutting-edge chemistry, physical sciences, and materials research. Ames Laboratory is a world leader in catalysis, polymer upcycling, rare earths, separations, computational chemistry, quantum materials, synthesis, and additive manufacturing. Ames Laboratory is the home of the Critical Materials Institute, a DOE-supported Energy Innovation Hub.

We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for advanced electron microscopy-based investigations of layered natural and synthetic clay minerals. This position relies on high-resolution electron microscopy imaging, diffraction studies and analytical investigations of low-Z and beam sensitive materials. Our systems include natural clays, micas, and related synthetic 2D platforms. The successful candidate will be involved in comprehensive dynamic characterization electron beam-sensitive materials, including the characterization in hydrated state, under controlled environment, and as a function of external stimuli. We are seeking applicants with hands-on experience using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and focused ion beam (FIB) techniques. 

The candidate must hold a PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry, mineralogy or a related discipline. Ph.D. must be completed prior to the start date.

You will have demonstrated proven track-record in the areas of advanced electron microscopy, as well as understanding of experimental scanning transmission electron microscopy and complex data processing. Your experience with in-situ techniques will be a plus, as well as understanding of the nature of interactions of electron beam with the specimen and critical dose and dose-rate, and a solid publication record is important. Your skillset and creativity will enrich collaborative projects. You are a motivated, quality-oriented individual capable of working with minimal supervision, and have good written and oral communication skills. You have demonstrated experience working successfully as part of a team in a collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment. You are able to communicate effectively with collaborators.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 350 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email: eooffice@iastate.edu