Materials Characterization Specialist - 529923

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 702104 - Alabama Materials Institute

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Materials Characterization Specialist performs advanced operation of assigned instruments. Conducts specialized training on assigned instruments. Assists with interpretation of data from assigned instruments. These instruments include electron microscopes, focused ion beam microscopes, X-ray diffractometers, and similarly related instruments and ancillary specimen preparation equipment.

Additional Department Summary: Provides training to users on the variety of electron and ion beam platforms with a primary responsibility for transmission electron microscopy; the application of existing and development of new characterization methodologies; documentation of procedures for the use by others; performing characterization work on internal and external program requests using the instruments in Alabama Materials Institute (AMI); and the coordination and support of instrument maintenance. Assists users of AMI with data acquisition and interpretation that may lead to scientific publications and technical presentations. Engages users in assisting or completing characterization tasks.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in a research laboratory; OR master's degree and some experience in a research laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following: aberration correction in STEM and/or TEM, electron beam monochromators, Electron Energy-loss Spectroscopy, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, or 4D-STEM.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 13 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time

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