THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Research

Research Employment Opportunities

Each year, the University of Alabama publishes the Annual Campus Security Report, which contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years as well as crime prevention policies and procedures.  This report is available upon request by calling the University of Alabama Department of Public safety at (205) 348-5454 or it can be accessed online at www.safety.ua.edu.

The University of Alabama is an equal employment/
equal educational opportunity institution. 

Current Openings

Research Scientist - Transmission Electron Microscopy & Structural Analysis

Department: Office of the Vice President for Research - Central Analytical Facility

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range : $66,560 - $99,840

Expected Starting Date: November 7, 2005

Application Deadline: October 31, 2005

Application Procedure: Send Resume and names of three references to:

Research Engineer Search Committee
The University of Alabama
PO Box 870164
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0164

Position Summary:

The CAF Research Scientist - Transmission Electron Microscopy &Structural Analysis of Materials (TEM/SAM) a full-time position with the Central Analytical Facility. The Central Analytical Facility is a group of laboratories housing advanced materials characterization instrumentation. The Research Scientist is an experienced Ph.D. scientist with scholarly reputation in transmission electron microscopy, crystallography, and structural analysis of materials. This position is expected to serve as an "in house" expert in crystallography and transmission electron microscopy to internal and external individual researchers and research groups. The holder of the position is expected to interface with researchers in all fields of the physical sciences and engineering, including chemistry, geology, physics, metallurgical and materials engineering, chemical and biological engineering. The holder of the position may be expected to participate in, and where needed give advice to, a number of ongoing research efforts within The University of Alabama science community. In addition the Research Scientist is expected to establish and pursue original research with concentration on using the transmission electron microscope as the primary research tool. The holder of the position may be expected to act as TEM Facility Advisor and/or TEM Facility Manager of TEM instrument facilities within the Central Analytical Facility.

The Research Scientist must possess a strong publication record. The Research Scientist will be expected to participate in securing external funding through partnerships with individual researchers and groups, and is also expected secure funding for his/her original research.

Although the position does not have a teaching requirement, the Research Scientist may have the opportunity of participating in course instruction. In addition, it is anticipated that the holder will be active in keeping The University of Alabama transmission electron microscopy community informed of advances in techniques, research applications, and instrumentation, through seminars, web site, and other means. The Research Scientist is expected to maintain qualifications for appointment to the Graduate Faculty, may be expected to advise student users, and is strongly encouraged to support graduate and post-doctorate students through funded research activities.

This position is expected to playa vital role in helping to establish The University of Alabama Central Analytical Facility as a regional center for excellence in micro- and nano-characterization of materials. The holder will be expected to develop a broad, active user base for the transmission electron microscopy facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in the Physical Sciences, Engineering or related field, and at least ten years experience in crystallography and high resolution transmission electron microscopy. Expertise in crystallography, especially in high resolution transmission electron microscopy studies of a wide range of materials. Extensive publication record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work in a multi-disciplinary multi-user laboratory setting;

Previous participation in research funding;

Experience in advising graduate and/or post-doctoral students;

Member of professional societies, and recipient of awards.

The University of Alabama is an equal opportunity employer.

Last Updated October 21, 2005