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Scientific Officer (Electron Microscopy)

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Job Description

The Electron Microscopy (EM) Lab comprises of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and x-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS). This lab provides data analysis services and training not only to students and researchers at the Department of Chemistry but also to other departments within NUS and external institutions.

The EM and the XPS are heavily utilized instruments. This replacement is critical to the Department and significantly impacts the core operations of the EM Lab, as well as the research and teaching output of the department as a whole.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Guide and perform sample analysis for students and researchers from Department of Chemistry, other departments in NUS and external organizations,

• Perform regular testing of instruments to ensure accurate operations,

• Maintain and troubleshoot the equipment,

• Train users to enable them to operate the equipment independently

• Provide professional consultation and interpretation of acquired data,

• Support ad hoc activities in outreach, examinations, IT, conference events and safety matters

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry or related subject, preferably with some research experience

• Knowledge and experience in operating the EM and XPS instruments

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

• Independent and good team player

• Highly committed with good service-oriented attitude

Job Description

The Electron Microscopy (EM) Lab comprises of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and x-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS). This lab provides data analysis services and training not only to students and researchers at the Department of Chemistry but also to other departments within NUS and external institutions.

The EM and the XPS are heavily utilized instruments. This replacement is critical to the Department and significantly impacts the core operations of the EM Lab, as well as the research and teaching output of the department as a whole.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Guide and perform sample analysis for students and researchers from Department of Chemistry, other departments in NUS and external organizations,

• Perform regular testing of instruments to ensure accurate operations,

• Maintain and troubleshoot the equipment,

• Train users to enable them to operate the equipment independently

• Provide professional consultation and interpretation of acquired data,

• Support ad hoc activities in outreach, examinations, IT, conference events and safety matters

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry or related subject, preferably with some research experience

• Knowledge and experience in operating the EM and XPS instruments

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

• Independent and good team player

• Highly committed with good service-oriented attitude