Transmission Electron Microscopy of Nanomaterials
NRL uses advanced transmission electron microscopy to analyze the atomic structure and chemistry of nanomaterials for various applications.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance available for eligible awardees. Duration typically 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship supporting advanced transmission electron microscopy research on nanomaterials' atomic-scale structure and chemistry at the Naval Research Laboratory.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents holding a doctoral degree within the last 5 years; requires contacting a Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity is offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC. It supports postdoctoral researchers studying the synthesis, structure, and properties of nanomaterials with applications in magnetism, optics, and catalysis. The research focuses on using advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques to analyze nanomaterials at the atomic scale, providing critical insights into their structure and chemistry.
NRL provides world-class nanoscale analytical TEM facilities, including:
- Nion UltraSTEM200 aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope with 0.7 sr Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) and Dual Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS)
- JEOL 220FS TEM with OneView camera
- Tomography, in situ biasing, and electrochemical holders
- Supporting instruments such as FEI Helios G3 Focused Ion Beam-Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) with 3D Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) and EDS, cryostage, Kliendeik 4-point probe, Cameca atom probe, and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system
The fellowship aims to enable innovative, technically sound research projects that can be completed within 2-3 years and contribute new knowledge publishable in peer-reviewed literature.
