TEM position (DJ07_026) - Oxford University: Magnetic Materials

Hello,

The Dept. of Materials at Oxford University has an open position for a
post-doctoral researcher in transmission electron microscopy of magnetic
materials.

Grade 7: Salary in the range Ł26,666 - Ł28,289 p.a.

We have a vacancy from April 2008 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for up
to two years, working for Dr Amit Kohn on antiferromagnetic thin films used
for spin electronics.

Spin electronics is a novel field aimed at adding the spin degree of freedom
to conventional charge-based electronic devices. A key component in these
devices is antiferromagnetic metallic thin films. However, the magnetic
properties of these films are still not well understood because of the
inability to resolve their micromagnetic structure.

This project, which is funded by the EPSRC, is aimed at understanding the
correlation between microstructure and micromagnetic properties in these
technologically important antiferromagnetic metallic thin films. The
research will be a collaboration with the theoretical group of Professor
Thomas Schrefl at Sheffield University. We will develop new simulation codes
and transmission electron microscopy imaging methodologies of
antiferromagnetic domains in metallic films at the nanometre scale.

You will be responsible for the experimental work in this project by
studying the microstructure and micromagnetic properties of
antiferromagnetic films using advanced transmission electron microscopy. You
will work in the Magnetic Materials Group, which is part of the Electron
Microscopy and Microanalysis Group. This materials research will be an
essential part of the project effort towards the development of new models
and micromagnetic simulation codes on antiferromagnetic metallic thin films.
The characterisation will be undertaken predominately using in-situ Lorentz
TEM and a range of transmission electron microscopy techniques including
high-resolution TEM and analytical techniques such as energy-filtered
imaging (EELS) and EDX.

You should have a doctorate in materials science, physics or a related
discipline on magnetic materials or devices. Knowledge of magnetism,
magnetic materials/devices is required. Prior research on antiferromagnetic
material, in particular exchange-bias, is highly advantageous. Experience in
transmission electron microscopy, preferably at an advanced level, is
required as is experience in TEM sample preparation (mechanical polishing
and FIB).

This position will require the PDRA to become proficient with Lorentz TEM.
Evidence of a strong publication record commensurate with your stage of
career is expected. Proven ability to identify research objectives and meet
agreed deadlines, self-motivation and flexibility are essential. Excellent
written and communication skills in English and the ability to work
effectively as part of a team are required, as is willingness to travel for
short periods to work with collaborators at Sheffield University.

Further particulars, including instructions on applying for this post, are
available from the web-site: http://www.materials.ox.ac.uk/ or from Mrs K
Fewings, Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford
OX1 3PH (email: posts@materials.ox.ac.uk ), or telephone 01865 273680 (post
reference DJ07/026).

The closing date for applications is 4 January 2008 with interviews
currently planned for the week starting 28 January 2008.

 
Received on Fri Nov 9 07:52:04 2007