Research Associate in High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy

Role Description

Department

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

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We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research on magnon spectroscopy and hybrid quasi-particle detection in magnetic materials. The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of experimental investigation, and data analysis. This role offers opportunities to work with advanced instrumentation, develop novel methodologies, and collaborate with leading national and international research groups.

The post is based at the SuperSTEM Laboratory, a world-leading electron microscopy centre specialised in the direct imaging and spectroscopy of atomic structures, enabling chemical and bonding analysis with single atom precision. The project follows pioneering work on vibrational and magnon spectroscopy, in collaboration with Dr J. Rusz University of Upsala, Sweeden as part of EPSRCs International Centre-to-Centre Collaboration Network, that includes Universities of York, Leeds and Durham. SuperSTEM operates the EPSRC National Research Facility for Advanced Electron Microscopy in Warrington, Cheshire.

Role

As a member of the SuperSTEM team, you will take on a shared leadership role in exploring the experimental development on the development of high-resolution Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy for the detection of magnetic quasiparticles at the nano- and atomic-scale. This position provides the opportunity to work hands-on with state-of-the-art electron microscopy equipment at the facility and to engage directly with collaborators’ theory groups. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with the facility’s user program activities, fostering a broad network of collaborations and supporting diverse research initiatives and projects.

The the position is at SuperSTEM in Daresbury.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have:

• A PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related subject;
• Experience in the operation of transmission electron microscopes and in Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data interpretation, simulations, and/ormodelling.
• A track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent communications skills.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Dr Demie Kepaptsoglou on (demie.kepaptsoglou@york.ac.uk) or Prof Quentin Ramasse (qmramasse@superstem.org) or Prof Vlado Lazarov (Vlado.lazarov@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork