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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Local Bias-Induced Transitions and 
Electrochemical Processes in Energy Storage Materials, Materials Science 
and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL10-48-MSTD

Project Description:

The Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a candidate to fill a postdoctoral position 
in the field of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and combined SPM - 
high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) of 
oxide energy storage and generation materials. The position is available 
starting February 1, 2010 and renewable up to the total of 3 years. This 
program takes advantage of ORNL’s suite of advanced electron 
microscopes, including 5 aberration-corrected instruments, and SPM 
capabilities including energy dissipation imaging and Li-ion microscopy 
developed at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences.

The successful applicant must demonstrate knowledge of general aspects 
of solid-state electrochemistry and physics and chemistry of 
perovskites. The applicants with background in STEM-EELS and working 
knowledge of SPM methods, or in-depth background in SPM of ferroelectric 
and energy storage materials are welcome to apply. This position 
provides an opportunity to join an experienced team working in a highly 
collaborative environment on the projects ranging from heterogeneous 
catalysis to oxide materials to semiconductors. Interactions with 
theoretical researchers are anticipated on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

This position requires a Ph.D. in materials science, physics, or related 
field, with an emphasis on solid-state electrochemistry, SPM, or 
STEM/EELS. Knowledge of MatLab is a plus. Excellent oral and written 
communication skills are required, and presentations and publication of 
scientific results in peer-reviewed journals are expected. The applicant 
must have the ability to work in a team and interact effectively with a 
broad range of colleagues. Applicants cannot have received the most 
recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and 
must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Technical Questions:Questions regarding the position can be directed to 
Drs. Albina Y. Borisevich, albinab at ornl.gov, Stephen J. Pennycook, 
pennycooksj at ornl.gov, and Sergei V. Kalinin, sergei2 at ornl.gov. Please 
include the requisition number and title when corresponding.

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Sergei V. Kalinin
co-Theme Leader for Functional Imaging on the Nanoscale
The Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences
and Materials Sciences and Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN 37922

Adjunct Associate Professor, 
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Phone: (865) 241-0236
http://imaging.ornl.gov