Postdoctoral researcher (m,f,x) in Atom Probe Tomography and Transmission Electron Microscopy o[...]

Stellenbeschreibung:

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Materials Discovery and Interfaces

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher (m/f/x) in Atom Probe Tomography and Transmission Electron Microscopy of High-Entropy Alloys.

Your tasks:

Collaborating with other groups within the CRC1625 to synthesize and characterize CCSS thin films on APT tips.
Conducting surface and volume chemical characterization using APT.
Performing phase identification through high-resolution TEM.
Participation in regular internal CRC meetings and presentation of results.
Publication of research findings.

Your profile:

Ph.D. degree in materials science, materials physics or a closely related field, with a strong academic record.
Experience with APT or TEM, preferably both.
Experience in correlative microscopy, near-atomic scale chemical and structural characterization is appreciated.
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Interest in publications.

We offer:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence, employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr, a qualified onboarding and induction process, collaboration in a committed and appreciative team.

Support in combining family life and work (including childcare arrangements/holiday offers).

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees. German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.