NIST PREP Postdoc Associate in Microscopy and Microanalysis of Quantum Information Devices
SURA is a nonprofit consortium of 57 member universities that advances collaborative scientific research and education, operates research programs and staffing initiatives, and participates in operating Jefferson Lab through the SURATech joint venture.
About Southeastern Universities Research Association
Established in 1980 to pursue construction and operation of the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility, SURA now supports large-scale scientific collaboration, talent development, space-science programs, NIST research opportunities, and the operation of Jefferson Lab through SURATech with Virginia Tech.
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About the Role
You will develop STEM and microanalysis tools for semiconductor and superconducting quantum devices. You will establish high-throughput workflows for sample preparation, data collection, and analysis; collaborate with device fabricators; and present or publish results.
Requirements
- PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field
- Three or more years of experience with advanced STEM techniques
- Experience with STEM-based EDS and EELS spectroscopies
- Experience with STEM data analysis
- Experience with Python, py4DSTEM, or a similar programming language
- Experience operating FIB and SEM equipment
- Oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop STEM and related microanalysis tools for quantum-device metrology
- Develop FIB preparation methods for quantum-device lamellae
- Establish automated workflows for sample preparation, microscopy data collection, and analysis
- Collaborate with device fabricators to provide measurement-driven design feedback
- Present and publish results