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Co-Op, Electron Microscopy

Alewife, Cambridge, MAFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Co-op supporting advanced SEM characterization workflows for powdered materials and thin films to feed an AI-guided materials discovery platform.

Role type

Co-op, electron microscopy specialist (materials science)

Builds

High-quality microstructural and compositional data for autonomous science platform

Domain

Materials science / Electron microscopy

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

SEM-based microstructural analysis, EDS operation, EBSD operation, FIB operation, advanced SEM system troubleshooting, protocol optimization

Preferred skills

Image analysis tools (ImageJ, Python), XRD or XRF techniques, automation integration, nanoscale defect characterization

Technologies

SEM, EDS, EBSD, FIB, ImageJ, Python

Responsibilities

Design and execute SEM-based characterization workflows, operate electron microscopy instrumentation, partner with scientists to optimize protocols, troubleshoot instrumentation and workflow issues, capture imaging and analysis results in laboratory records, follow safety and compliance standards