Research Leader in Advanced Electron Microscopy

This is an approximate 2 year, 20% full time equivalent (1 day per week) role in the Materials Modelling for Devices group to lead research activities on Advanced Electron Microscopy Characterisation of complex materials for semiconductor applications.

The candidate will have an internationally recognised leadership role in their research field as evidenced by invited talks at major international conferences, research funding and strong international collaborations.

They will also apply to relevant national and international funding programs to support their research activities and take training and development opportunities offered at the Institute and University College Cork to drive their wider training and development, particularly focused on leadership development.

Responsibilities include providing leadership in the operation of TEM facilities, managing atomic resolution TEM and EELS characterisation of multiferroic thin films, leading work on correlative TEM and APT of MoS2 thin films and metal contact interfaces, and developing and managing international collaborations using Tyndall microscopy infrastructure.

The successful candidate will also contribute to funding proposals, support and provide leadership in microscopy to researchers working in target domains, engage with Business Development and UCC Innovation to identify opportunities for industry engagement and intellectual property development, present research outputs at relevant international events, promote the Institute and the microscopy facility at a broad range of events, participate in and support mentoring activities within the group, engage with education and public engagement activities aimed at a broad audience, ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards, and carry out any additional duties as may be reasonably required within the general scope and level of the post.

Candidate Requirements: Typically, 8+ years post-PhD experience, previous successful ERC grant funding success, track record in securing major international funding, strong demonstrable background in high resolution TEM, demonstrated background in characterisation of multiferroic films, track record in characterisation of transition metal dichalcogenide films, expertise in advanced microscopy characterisation of magnetic materials, demonstrated track record in international collaboration and research excellence, demonstrated ability to deliver high quality research outputs and manage large scale research projects, has a track record in initiating, establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with relevant industry research or development groups, excellent communication skills to interact with a range of researchers, track record in supervision of PhD and Masters students, commitment to personal training and development.

Benefits:

• Individual Development Plans: Staff work with their managers to create detailed career 'roadmaps' that take into account their interests and aspirations as well as the business needs of their Centre and the Institute.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Staff can take advantage of learning and development opportunities, including leadership and management development skills, project management, industry and job specific learning, and including general business, finance, and technology skills.
• Opportunities for participation in Outreach and Public Engagement activities.
• Support for preparation of competitive research proposals.

At this time, the Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies. The Institute at University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.