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Position of LabManager DualBeam Electron Microscope at GFZ Potsdam 

Within the framework of the international research group ‚Nanoscale Processes and Geomaterials Properties (FOR 741)‘ funded by the German Science Foundation we investigate processes underlying phase and fabric changes in geological materials on the micro- and nanometer scale. We conduct interdisciplinary projects in both experimental systems and natural rocks aiming at transient bulk material properties and their effects on geodynamical processes.

The department 3 ‘Geodynamics’, section 3.2 ‘Geomechanics and Rheology’ invites applications for a

Lab-manager position (Post-Doc, m/f) for the dual-beam (FIB/SEM) electron-microscope

The successful candidate is responsible to run and manage our combined field emission gun scanning electron microscope (FEG-SEM) focused ion beam (FIB) instrument (FEI Quanta 3D FEG). This requires close collaboration with the TEM-Lab at GFZ as well as various experimentalists and field-based petrologists. Projects include investigation of high-resolution 2D and 3D microstructures of experimentally and natural deformed minerals and rocks, texture and element measurements using back scattered electron diffraction (EBSD) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis (EDX), and preparation of TEM foils with the focused ion beam (FIB) technique.

Candidates should have a PhD in geo- or material sciences, experience in electron microscopy, expertise in texture analysis, a good publication record, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team.

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