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Your tasks will be:

• The focus is on high-resolution analysis using atom probe tomography (APT)
• Sample preparation using focused ion beam (FIB)
• Performing microstructural characterization on different length scales using electron microscopy techniques such as SEM/FIB (tomography) and TEM combined with spectroscopy methods (e.g. EDS, EELS)
• Using cryo-SEM/FIB preparation and cryo-EBSD
• Coordinate and manage the collaboration between the MPI-SusMat and project partners at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam
• Publication of scientific results in international journals and presentation of scientific results at conferences and meetings

Your profile:

• Doctoral degree in structural material science, physics, chemistry, biology or related.
• Hands-on experience of atom probe tomography (APT) is necessary.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of cryo-SEM/FIB is not essential.
• Good English skills are mandatory. MPI-SusMat is an international workplace, the daily and professional language is English.
• Interest in acquiring new skills related to microscopy techniques or biomineral side.

What we offer:

• The MPI-SusMat offers an exciting and stimulating research environment with high-level experts and access besides APT to state-of-the-art research equipment for material characterization.
• You will be part of an international and collaborative research team in the field of Bio-APT at the MPI-SusMat and directly supervised by Dr. Tim M. Schwarz
• Your project will be part of the Max-Planck Network for Sustainable Materials (SusMax) in cooperation with Dr. Shahrouz Amini at MPl of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam.
• Bi-annual project meetings in Potsdam or Düsseldorf with the project partner, as well as internal events within the framework of the SusMax program.

Salary: 

The salary is based on TVöD 13, depending on qualifications. Net income: about 3,300€ per month. The contract will be temporary for 2 years with options for extension.

PostDoc f/m/d – Investigation of the interfacial material growth of bioceramics using atom probe tomography (APT) - Application form - https://mpie.de/job-offers 

The starting date is 1st October 2025. It and can also be arranged earlier or later.