Postdoctoral Fellow - Transmission Electron Microscopy, Texas Materials Institute, Cockrell School Of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $61,093; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Ph.d. in materials science or related field
Experience with transmission electron microscopy
Machine learning and deep learning model development
The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in AI-driven and self-driving transmission electron microscopy to advance autonomous imaging and interpretation of complex materials systems

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in AI-driven and self-driving transmission electron microscopy to advance autonomous imaging and interpretation of complex materials systems.
  • This role involves building deep-learning models for TEM image reconstruction and linking image features to local chemistry, defects, and dynamic transformations under varying conditions.
  • The position offers competitive health benefits with employee premiums covered at 100%, a generous retirement plan with employer matching, and free access to UT Austin libraries and museums.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in AI-driven and self-driving transmission electron microscopy to advance autonomous imaging and interpretation of complex materials systems.

Salary

Base: $61,093; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health (100% employee premium), TRS retirement match, paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field
  • Experience with Transmission Electron Microscopy
  • Machine learning and deep learning model development
  • Robotic sample handling system integration
  • Independent research publication record

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Mentorship of graduate students
  • Cloud-based digital twin experience
  • High-throughput sample processing knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. conferred within three years before start date
  • Demonstrated independent research experience in materials science
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Work Rights

Not specified

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