TEM Technician

14/01/2010

Description

CIC nanoGUNE Consolider, located in San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is a R&D center created recently with the mission of conducting basic and applied world-class research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, fostering training and education excellence, and supporting the growth of a nanotechnology-based industry.

An electron microscopy facility is currently being established to accompany nanoGUNE´s already ongoing research activities by means of a high-level structural characterization laboratory, including Cs corrected TEM, FIB and ESEM. In order to provide qualified assistance to the Staff Microscopist that is managing these facilities, we have an immediate opening for an Electron Microscopy Technician. We are searching for a highly motivated and creative person with a solid technical/engineering background, mechanical and electronic design and construction skills, and experience in operating and maintaining TEM sample preparation facilities.

Requirements

Requirements for this position are:

• suitable technical or engineering education
• 5 years hands-on experience in TEM sample preparation techniques
• basic experience in TEM, SEM, FIB operation
• good English communication skills

We will offer a salary commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. This position is envisioned to be a permanent position after an appropriate evaluation period. Interested individuals should send a letter of application and their curriculum vitae under Ref: TEM technician application to nano@nanogune.eu

Closing date: 01 March 2010.