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An Atom Probe job typically involves operating and analyzing data from an atom probe tomography (APT) instrument, which provides 3D atomic-scale characterization of materials. Professionals in this role work in research labs or industrial settings to study material composition and structure at the atomic level. Responsibilities may include sample preparation, instrument maintenance, data analysis, and collaboration with scientists or engineers to interpret results for materials development and quality control.

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Atom Probe specialists often encounter challenges related to specimen preparation, as achieving the necessary sharpness and cleanliness is critical for accurate results but can be technically demanding. Additionally, interpreting complex data requires careful analysis and collaboration with colleagues in materials science and engineering. Staying updated with advancements in atom probe technology and troubleshooting instrument performance are also common aspects of the role. Successful specialists manage these challenges through continuous training, meticulous laboratory practices, and active involvement in their professional community.

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To thrive as an Atom Probe specialist, you need a strong background in materials science, physics, or a related field, and substantial experience with Atom Probe Tomography (APT) instrumentation and analysis. Proficiency with analytical tools and software such as LEAP systems, data reconstruction programs, and relevant laboratory safety certifications is crucial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals succeed in research and interdisciplinary environments. These technical and interpersonal skills enable accurate data interpretation, safe equipment management, and productive teamwork vital for success in advanced materials characterization.

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NIST PREP Nanofabrication and Metrology Specialist

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.
Research Title: Nanofabrication and metrology specialist
The work will entail: This work aims to develop processes for fabricating novel materials and structures, with the goal of characterizing and analyzing the fundamental physics of these systems. For more information about the group, see: https://www.nist.gov/pml/nanoscale-device-characterization-division/nanoscale-processes-and-measurements-group/scanning.
U.S. Citizen Preferred
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Designing and fabricating van der Waals heterostructure devices, including rhombohedral graphene and twisted graphene multilayers, for investigation with scanning probe microscopy.
  • Fabrication of superlattices in 2d materials via e-beam lithography.
  • Perform measurements with scanning probe microscopy techniques.
  • Presenting results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.

Qualifications
  • A PhD degree in experimental condensed matter physics.
  • Five years of experience in fabricating nanoscale patterns at complex oxide interfaces using conductive atomic force microscopy (c-AFM) and ultra-low voltage electron beam lithography(ULV-EBL).
  • Three years of experience in nanoscale patterning of ferroelectric materials, using ultra-low voltage electron beam lithography.
  • Five years of experience in cleanroom-based nanofabrication of nanoelectronics and quantum devices, including layout design, fume hood, resist-based lithography (photolithography and electron-beam lithography), thin-film deposition and etching.
  • Three years of experience in fabricating two-dimensional layered material devices, including graphene and hexagonal boron nitride heterostructures stacking and transferring.
  • Five years of experience in electrical transport measurements at ultra-low temperatures.
  • Five years of experience in radio frequency (RF) measurements at ultra-low temperatures.
  • Five years of experience in the maintenance and operation of a dilution refrigerator.
  • Five years of experience in handling cryogens, including liquid helium transfer.
  • Experience in operating a multi-modal measurements scanning probe system, including STM, AFM, and electrical transport measurements in a single system operating at ultra-low temperatures and in ultra-high vacuum.
  • Experience in the preparation of atomically sharp probe tips for STM and AFM measurements.
  • Experience with ultra-high vacuum (UHV) techniques, including assembly, types of UHV pumps, in-situ ion sputtering, and reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED) measurements.
  • Experience in dilute atom evaporation in UHV for SPM experiments on single isolated deposited atoms.
  • Five years of experience in research of complex oxide physics, including in LaAlO3/SrTiO3(LAO/STO) heterostructures, with a least three peer-reviewed publications.
  • Three years of experience in research of 2D quantum materials, including graphene-based heterostructures and related van der Waals materials.
  • Research experience in superconducting materials.
  • Research experience with SPM probe-based superconducting Josephson junctions.
  • Five years of experience in developing and programming LabVIEW VIs for electrical transport measurements and spectroscopic mapping of STM and AFM measurements on the Nanonis SPM control system platform.
  • Five years of experience in developing and programming LabVIEW Vis for general instrument control and transport measurements.

Privacy Act StatementAuthority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
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