Senior Research Fellow (X-Ray Facilities)
Job Description
NTU Facility for Analysis, Characterisation, Testing and Simulation (FACTS) invites applications for the position of Senior Research Fellow.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for running of Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction, X-ray fluorescence and Electron Probe Microanalysis machines and support users in terms of training, consultation, usage, etc, so as to enable a broad user base to use the machines efficiently and safely.
Conduct maintenance on the above machines, liaising with vendor engineers and trouble-shooting regular problems and issues.
A strong crystallographic knowledge of single crystal, powder and pair distribution function. With knowledge and experience of advanced quantitative Rietveld, in-situ measurements and PDF analysis.
Deliver courses on X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence . These range from single lecture through to multi-day, in-depth courses that take users from beginners through to advanced.
Organise, lecture and provide support for those users, in collaboration with external vendors.
Provide consultancy for various ongoing university projects on the subjects of crystal chemistry and crystallography. Write up experimental reports and paper sections in accordance to the work done.
Fulfill any other assigned duties as needed.
Job Requirements:
PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
Proficient in crystallography, including single crystal, powder, and pair distribution function analysis.
Experience in advanced quantitative Rietveld analysis, in-situ measurements, and PDF analysis.
Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
Excellent command of written and verbal English.
Capable of working collaboratively in a team as well as independently
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU