Fw: Postdoctoral Position

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> Postdoctoral Position
> Transmission Electron Microscopy
> Acadia University
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> The Center for Microstructural Analysis is seeking a postdoctoral research
> associate to perform transmission electron microscopy of ferromagnetic
> shape memory alloys. The work will involve collaboration with an
> interdisciplinary group (physicists, metallurgists and chemists) at Acadia
> University, Dalhousie University and Defence Research and Development
> Canada. Duties will include the operation of a Philips CM30 300 kV
> analytical STEM equipped with EDS and PEELS and specimen preparation using
> a Hitachi FIB 2000A. Occasional travel to a reactor facility to assist in
> the performance of neutron diffraction experiments may also be required.
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> The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in Physics,
> Metallurgy or Materials Science with demonstrated expertise using TEM.
> Specific knowledge of high resolution imaging techniques and prior
> experience working with shape memory alloy systems would be considerable
> assets. Applicants must also possess good organizational and communication
> skills.
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> The position is funded for 18 months at $41000 CDN per annum, including
> salary and benefits. The start date is planned as soon as possible after
> September 1, 2003.
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> Review of applications will begin July 25, 2003. Interested applicants
> should submit a cover letter highlighting their qualifications, a CV
> including a list of publications, and contact information for three
> references to:
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> Dr. Craig Bennett
> Physics Department
> Acadia University
> Wolfville, NS B4P 2R5
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> or by email to
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> craig.bennett@acadiau.ca
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Received on Mon Jul 28 07:34:09 2003