Postdoctoral Researcher: Investigating Atomic Scale Processes
6 dagen geleden
The Hybrid Nanosystems group at AMOLF is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate light-induced processes at the atomic scale. This project involves the use of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to visualize materials at the atomic level, revealing insights into the influence of chemical structure on material properties. Recent developments in nanophotonics and plasmonics enable the concentration of light nearly to the atomic scale, allowing for unprecedented control over energy injection into materials. The team will utilize a unique TEM that combines light excitation with atomic scale imaging, opening up novel in situ capabilities. Additionally, the ultrafast beam blanker and Amsterdam Scientific Instruments (ASI) Cheetah T3 detector will enable the study of ultrafast time scales with a resolution of up to 640 million frames per second.
Within this project, you will explore the technical possibilities of the new infrastructure and study how photochemical, photothermal, and photovoltaic processes alter materials at the atomic scale. Such atomic-scale details are crucial for catalytic conversion efficiency and selectivity, as well as photovoltaic efficiency, but are largely unknown. You will focus on two scientific research questions: 1) How can we atomically engineer metal nanoparticles through pulsed laser excitation? By directly visualizing light-induced atomic-scale changes in situ inside the TEM, you will target to make and stabilize high-index facets and program atomic defects by kinetically trapping non-equilibrium structures by tuning laser excitation conditions. Achieving such atomic control is a long-sought goal of catalysis and will significantly contribute to the improvement of catalytic systems. 2) How do mixed perovskite films demix? You will directly visualize the light-driven ion migration that leads to phase separation, helping to resolve the debate over the underlying mechanism. This understanding will enable us to tune the light-driven phase separation, either enhancing it to enable optoelectronic materials that can learn or suppressing it to yield optoelectronic devices with properties that are stable for many years.
The project is highly collaborative and embedded in a larger consortium of researchers at ARCNL, UvA, and VU working on photochemical, photothermal, and photovoltaic processes. You will help to set up experiments with researchers inside and outside the consortium. Within AMOLF, you will team up on the perovskite side with Prof. Garnett's group and connect to ongoing projects on light-driven chemistry in Prof. Ehrler, Prof. Alarcon-Llado, and Prof. Polman groups. You will also work closely with the NanoLab Amsterdam staff, who are aiding in technical implementations. Furthermore, this project will be performed in close collaboration with JEOL-IDES (TEM manufacturer, light incoupling, and ultrafast electron beam blanking units) and ASI (ultrafast detection).
RequirementsYou need to meet the requirements for a doctor's degree and must have research experience in a non-Dutch academic environment. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in transmission electron microscopy and strong social, organizational, and communication skills. Excellent verbal and written English skills are essential.
Work EnvironmentYou will perform this research in the Hybrid Nanosystems research group headed by Wiebke Albrecht at AMOLF. The Hybrid Nanosystems group combines single-particle optical and advanced electron microscopy to answer fundamental questions about the complex interaction between different classes of nanomaterials. We also explore new architectures for creating functional and smart hybrid nanosystems.
AMOLF performs leading research on the fundamental physics and design foundations of natural and man-made complex matter, with research in 3 interconnected themes: sustainable energy materials, information in matter, and autonomous matter. AMOLF leverages these insights to create novel functional materials, and to find solutions to societal challenges in renewable energy, green ICT, and health care. AMOLF is one of the NWO-I national research institutes located at the Amsterdam Science Park, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It has approximately 130 scientists and a total size of ca. 200 employees. Furthermore, it hosts the Amsterdam NanolabNL clean room, which is part of the national NanoLabNL cleanroom network. See also www.amolf.nl
Working Conditions- The working atmosphere at the institute is largely determined by young, enthusiastic, mostly foreign employees. Communication is informal and runs through short lines of communication.
- The position is intended as full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) appointment in the service of the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I) for the duration of 2 years.
- Salary is in scale 10 (CAO-OI) which starts at 4.065 Euros gross per month, and a range of employment benefits.
- AMOLF assists any new foreign postdoc with housing and visa applications and compensates their transport costs and furnishing expenses.
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