[Spm] Research Staff Position - SPM of Energy Materials

[Sergei V. Kalinin]

Dear colleagues

It is my pleasure to bring to your attention the Research Staff Member 
position in the field of Scanning Probe Microscopy of energy storage and 
conversion materials opened in the Center for Nanophase Materials 
Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Below please find the text of 
advertisement and the application information.

Yours

Sergei V. Kalinin

CNMS Research Staff for Imaging Functionality

Summary:
The Imaging Functionality Group at the Center for Nanophase Materials 
Sciences (CNMS) of Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a candidate 
to fill a Research Staff position in the field of scanning probe 
microscopy. The position offers an opportunity to take advantage of 
state-ofthe- art instrumentation and recently developed capabilities for 
piezoresponse force microscopy and a family of band excitation scanning 
probe microscopies, including new spectroscopic modes for studies of 
electrochemical dynamics and energy transfer in energy storage and 
related materials, including oxides and ionic conductors. The CNMS 
(http://cnms.ornl.qov/) is a collaborative nanoscience user research 
facility established by the Office of Science, U.S. Department of 
Energy. The CNMS has a diverse spectrum of nanoscience research activities
including a nanofabrication facility; laboratory-based research on 
complex oxides, macromolecular materials, catalysts, functional 
nanomaterials, bio-inspired nanomaterials, and transport; 
characterization by electron microscopy, scanning probes, and neutron 
diffraction and scattering; and theory, modeling, and simulation.

Qualifications:
This position requires a Ph.D. in the physical sciences, with an 
emphasis on fundamental research in materials structure and function at 
the nanoscale, particularly including atomic force microscopy. The 
successful applicant must demonstrate ability to establish and lead a 
research program in the experimental application, development, and 
quantitative interpretation of modern scanning probe techniques for 
studies of novel energy-related materials and systems. The applicant 
must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
and to interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues. The 
candidate will be engaged in the nanoscience user program, and must be 
able to interact effectively in user-driven research and external 
scientific collaborations. Presentations to an international scientific 
audience and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals 
as lead author are necessary. Excellent oral and written communication 
skills in English are required. All degree requirements must be 
completed before starting the appointment.

Questions should be addressed to Art Baddorf, baddorfap at ornl.gov. 
Applications will be accepted through the ORNL Jobs website at 
http://jobs.ornl.gov/. From the right side of the website, choose 
“View/Apply to Positions.” In the resulting search page, choose the 
position category “Science-Physical Sciences.” In the resulting list, 
this position is titled “Research Staff Member - Imaging Functionality” 
and is position NC50205571. Review of applicants will begin immediately 
and continue until the position is filled.

-- 
Sergei V. Kalinin
co-Theme Leader for Functional Imaging on the Nanoscale
The Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences
and Materials Sciences and Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN 37922

Section Editor, Nanotechnology

Adjunct Associate Professor, 
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Phone: (865) 241-0236
http://imaging.ornl.gov