Postdoctoral Researcher: Biomineralization Mechanisms: The Department of Microstructure Physics and Alloy Design at the Max-Planck-Institute for Sustainable Materials in Düsseldorf, Germany invites applications for a POSTDOC F/M/D – UNDERSTANDING BIOMINERALIZATION MECHANISMS USING ATOM PROBE TOMOGRAPHY (APT).
Designation: POSTDOC F/M/D – UNDERSTANDING BIOMINERALIZATION MECHANISMS USING ATOM PROBE TOMOGRAPHY (APT)
| Research Area | Location |
|---|---|
| Biomineralization | Düsseldorf, Germany |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree in structural biology, palaeontology, materials science or related fields
- Strong background in biomineralization and structural characterization
- Experience in understanding biomineralization mechanisms or experimental work related to SEM, FIB preparation, and TEM
- Knowledge and experience of atom probe tomography (APT) desirable
- Good English skills
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparation of specimens for microstructural investigations
- Microstructural characterization using electron microscopy techniques such as SEM/FIB and TEM combined with spectroscopy methods
- Measurement of mechanical properties
- Sample preparation for APT analysis using focused ion beam milling (FIB)
- High resolution structural and chemical analysis using APT
- Interpretation of results from a biological perspective and integration of results from different methods
- Establishment, management, and coordination of collaborations
- Writing funding proposals and publishing scientific results in international journals
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are required to file an application with a 1-page motivation letter, CV, and work/degree certificates through the online system. Contact persons for further inquiries: Dr. Tim M. Schwarz (tim.schwarz@mpie.de) Prof. Baptiste Gault (b.gault@mpie.de)
Last Date for Apply: Applications are welcome until the position is filled, with the planned start date on 01.11.2024.
