Dear probeusers,
here is a job opening for a microscopist a the Analytics and Materials Characterization group of BASF, the details can be found below.
If you are interested, you will have to enter your resume into the BASF.com site. The person to contact othersie is Nancy Brungard (
[log in to unmask]), the head of the group. Additional contact information is available through me if needed.
Best regards,
Anette
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Description: 4.2 Staff Chemist: Microscopist
The Analytics and Materials Characterization group in Iselin NJ is part of the Catalyst
Research and Development department of BASF. We provide direct analytical support
to BASF's catalyst research and manufacturing platforms, including environmental,
refining, chemical, solar cell and battery materials.
This position is for a highly motivated Microscopist/Material Scientist to work as part of
an electron microscopy group involving the characterization of catalysts, their
precursors, associated assembly components and related materials. The successful
candidate will have a strong materials science, analytical and catalyst background with
an emphasis on microscopic evaluations, and thrive on leadership roles in multidisciplinary
catalyst research teams.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operating and maintaining Microscopy instrumentation including HR FESEM
(High Resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy) and
VP-SEM (Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscopy) with ancillary
attachments: EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), WDS
(Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy) and STEM (Scanning and
Transmission Electron Microscopy) and image analyses software suite.
- Supporting other microscopy areas like EPMA (Electron Probe Microanalyzer)
or TEM (Transmission electron microscopy).
- Collaborating with research scientists, engineers, and manufacturing
associates on new-product development, fundamentals understanding and
manufacturing support, with strong catalyst chemistry knowledge.
- Interpreting results, writing reports and sharing information with a high
degree of accuracy in a fast paced analytical chemistry laboratory
- Developing new microscopy capabilities, investigative strategies, and
innovative microscopy methods to support knowledge and product
development.
Preparing a wide variety of sample types for SEM/STEM analyses using
vacuum evaporation systems, microtome and trimmer; knowledge of ionmilling,
FIB (Focused Ion Beam), tripod polishing, etching, and electropolishing
a plus.
Qualifications:
- PhD in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry or related degree with 1+
years related analysis and laboratory experience preferably in industry, OR MS degree
in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry or related degree with 3+ years of
relevant industrial experience or BS degree with a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant
industrial experience.
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of EM technologies with
extensive hands on experience in solving complex materials problems using
primarily FE-SEM and other technologies like VP-SEM, STEM, TEM or EPMA
- Solid materials characterization and heterogeneous catalysis knowledge
·Ability to participate at a leadership level within multi-disciplinary teams
- Hands-on experience in experimental design using EM and methods
development for EM
- Knowledge of crystallography and diffraction techniques (EBSD, Electron
Backscatter Diffraction), electron diffraction) a plus
- Knowledge of related AEM (Analytical Electron Microscopy) equipment and
methodologies a plus
- Expected to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of
a team.
- Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Demonstrated track record of a systematic approach to problem solving
critical thinking skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication, organizational, time management
and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer focus
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Dr. Anette von der Handt
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office phone: (612) 624-7370
Office fax: (612) 625-3819
Lab phone: (612) 624-3539