Key responsibilities include the following:
Teaching and assisting microscopy users, and offer technical training;
Consultancy within the microscopy and microanalysis unit;
Initiate own research projects
Minimum requirements:
PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medical Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent;
Minimum 2 years in microscopy;
Good understanding of the basic working principles of imaging techniques and microscopy (electron optical, light optical, surface probes);
Ability to communicate and teach at all levels of technical complexity, with both novice and advanced microscopists;
Ability to learn and master new techniques or skills e.g. new microscopes and operational software that are introduced over time;
Ability to conduct their own research projects, including applying for funding and writing scientific proposals.