Dear MSA members: I would appreciate if you could advertise the following permanent electron microscopy research staff position. Research Staff (f_m_x) in Electron Microscopy (https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/details/7098) ++++++++++++++++ Applications are invited for a research scientist specialised in electron microscopic and spectroscopic characterization of geomaterials and interfacial processes. The post holder will become an integral part of the Potsdam Imaging and Spectral Analysis (PISA) facility hosted and run by the Interface Geochemistry section 3.5 at the GFZ. Research Staff (f_m_x) in Electron Microscopy Reference Number 7098 The appointed researcher will join a team of academics, technicians and staff scientists and help run the facility for collaborative research across a broad range of geomaterial projects. The Potsdam Imaging and Spectral Analysis (PISA) Facility currently houses: 1 high-resolution Zeiss Ultra Plus scanning electron microscope (SEM) and 2 Focused Ion Beam combined with SEM (FIB-SEM) instruments (FEI Helios G4 UC and FEI Quanta 3D) and 2 high-resolution transmission electron microscopes (TEM, FEI Tecnai and Thermo Fisher Themis Z), as well as various sample preparation and handling options including cryo-mode SEM and cryo-TEM options. The research topics that our team tackles and for which electron beam analyses are needed are highly diverse and span across biogeochemistry, geobiology, materials science, chemical physics, mineral physics and inorganic (geo-)chemistry. The selected candidate will work on various aspects related to the high-resolution characterization of inorganic and biogenic materials that the wider Interface Geochemistry team and its collaborators focus on. She/he/they will have access to and employ a series of conventional and cryogenic micro-spectroscopic characterization approaches to derive fundamental knowledge about molecular level interface processes that span from nucleation, growth and transformation of phases synthesized in laboratory experiments and all the way to complex natural terrestrial or space materials. She/he/they will be integrated into all the instrumental microscopy work but will primarily be responsible for the SEM aspects of the facility. She/he/they will be responsible for training users and coordinating the maintenance of the scanning electron beam instruments. Developing own research direction is encouraged. Your responsibilities: Application of various state-of-the-art multimodal and multidimensional electron microscopy methods for the acquisition and analysis of diverse geo(bio)materials with a target focus on SEM approaches Develop, validate and implement novel specimen preparation methods for cryo-sample handling and analyses Contribute to data collection and analysis for a variety of academic collaborations within and outside the GFZ Help maintain the SEM microscopes within the PISA facility Publish in international peer-reviewed journals Present research results at internal, national and international scientific meetings Lead and/or considerably contribute to 3rd party proposals Co-supervise Master's and PhD students Your qualifications: Master`s and PhD degree in mineralogy, biogeochemistry, materials science or equivalent but an absolute must is a demonstrated strong focus and experience in scanning electron microscopic research focus At least 3 years of well-documented hands-on expertise in operating, maintaining and managing and carrying out high quality research using scanning electron microscopic instruments Documented skills in imaging/analyses of complex inorganic and geo-bio materials and interfaces Knowledge of and experience in various SEM sample preparation techniques Knowledge of and experience with cryo-SEM methods for inorganic/geobiological materials is an advantage Proven track record of achievements (publications, 3rd party funding acquisition, conference/workshop presentations etc) Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills Demonstrated experience in the supervision of students Proficiency in spoken and written English, German is an asset Start date: As soon as possible Fixed-term: Permanent position Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications. Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work. Place of work: Potsdam Have we piqued your interest? Critically important is that you upload all the following documents via the online application process: (a) cover letter detailing how you fit the responsibilities and qualifications of the advertised post (max 2 pages) (b) detailed CV (c) publication list (d) max 1 page personal interest research statement (e) names and contact of at least 2 referees. Please submit your application online by 11th June 2023 using the "Apply" button. Only online applications are accepted. Only online applications via https://gfz-potsdam.concludis.de/candidate/formapply?prj=7098&b=12&oid=&quelle=0&ie=1&gpid=580P7098&lang=en_GB are accepted. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you in advance. Best regards, Liane I often send e-mails out of hours but do not expect others to do the same. ****************************************************************************************************** Liane G. Benning (she/her) | Professor in Interface Geochemistry German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ | 14473 Potsdam, Germany benning@gfz-potsdam.de | URL: Interface Geochemistry | Twitter lianegbenning Major Projects: Deep Purple ERC Synergy | EXCITE | IceBio and Department of Earth Sciences, Free University of Berlin, 12249 Berlin, Germany ****************************************************************************************************** “Cogito, ergo sum” René Descartes 1596-1650