Surface Science & Microscopy Scientist
About the position
This researcher will serve as a technical leader and champion for microanalysis and surface science within multi-disciplinary teams supporting R&D and business needs. They will leverage their knowledge to develop and scout new methods, tools, and expertise, building long-term capabilities that help solve energy industry challenges.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate effectively with global multi-disciplinary teams to further R&D goals and support the business.
- Provide leadership in areas related to microanalysis and surface science.
- Apply characterization techniques and your expertise to develop composition/structure/process/property relationships.
- Utilize and grow internal analytical capabilities, establish external partners, and leverage 3rd party labs to advance research objectives and meet program deliverables.
- Establish and grow awareness of adjacent techniques, methods, and experts to guide research activities to the most effective solutions.
- Provide support for established testing methods as a subject matter expert.
- Remain current and engaged with the community in your area of expertise.
- Communicate your results internally and externally to maintain/establish your expertise and visibility (including seminars, publications, patents, etc.).
Requirements
- Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on microanalysis or surface science.
- Hands-on expertise operating a number of microanalysis or surface science tools, such as XPS, ToF-SIMS, dynamic SIMS, SEM, EPMA, TEM, FIB, and AFM.
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental understanding of electron/ion/x-ray interactions with materials and the hardware used for microanalysis and/or surface science.
- Proficiency with image analysis, statistical analysis, and programming skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior exposure to industrial R&D, manufacturing support, or product qualification
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex instruments.
- Track record of presentations, publications, and/or patents.
- Ability to integrate microanalysis or surface science with complementary characterization methods (e.g., optical spectroscopy, x-ray scattering, thermal analysis).
- Experience working with carbon and hydrocarbon-based materials.
Benefits
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
