Research Engineer - Transmission Electron Microscopy at the INL in Braga, Portugal
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
Application deadline: 17 Feb 2022
INL is seeking an Electron Microscopist to join the Advanced Electron Microscopy Imaging and Spectroscopy Facility (AEMIS) to support the facility in the general area of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron microscopy (SEM), with a focus on the characterisation of beam sensitive samples using Cryo-TEM. The position is part of the CryoEM-PT National Advanced Electron Microscopy Network for Health and Life Sciences under which a state-of-the-art 200kV cryo-TEM will be soon installed at INL. The project has the following reference number: NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-081197.
Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
- Maintenance and operation of the new cryo TEM, a JEOL 2100 instrument and a FEI Quanta ESEM;
- Train new users in the preparation of samples, as well as with the use of the aforementioned instruments and support tools;
- Analyse samples for internal and external services requested.
Mandatory Qualifications
- PhD degree in Science or Engineering.
Experience
- Experience with imaging of soft-matter/biological samples, including low-dose imaging, as well as 3D data acquisition and reconstruction;
- Experience with sample preparation, especially biological samples and hands-on knowledge of supporting tools including cryo-ultramicrotome, plunge freezer, and critical point dryer;
- Experience with TEM and SEM imaging techniques;
- Experience with electron diffraction techniques;
- Experience with MicroED;
- Experience with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS);
- Experience with image processing and standard software for electron microscopy.
Personal Skills
- “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
- Problem Solving ability;
- Customer orientation;
- Ability to work independently and as team player;
- Good communication skills.
- Strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and to meet deadlines.
Their Benefits
- Competitive salary;
- Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
- Private health insurance;
- Family allowances (according to family situation);
- Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
- Support for education fees of dependent children;
- Relocation support;
- 30 working days of annual leave.
How to Apply
The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:
- a) Cover letter;
- b) Curriculum Vitae;
- c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas.
- d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions)*.
* The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education
Online application instructions:
- The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
- The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
- The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.
Important note:
Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.
Application deadline 17th February 2022
