Scientist II / Senior Scientist, Electron Diffraction Characterization
Cambridge, MA$128k - $198kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Scientist II / Senior Scientist, Electron Diffraction Characterization to join the Materials Science team within the Autonomous Science Platform. Lead electron diffraction characterization workflows (micro-ED and/or EBSD), develop methods, ensure data quality, and build scalable analyzer pipelines to support crystal structure determination, materials characterization, and automated workflows.
Responsibilities
- Lead micro-ED and other electron microscopy characterization workflows for materials discovery programs.
- Develop methods for crystal structure determination and microstructure analysis.
- Prepare samples, run measurements, interpret data, and troubleshoot quality issues.
- Define calibration, validation, QC, and reproducibility standards for electron diffraction workflows.
- Build structured, traceable diffraction outputs for downstream analysis and modeling.
- Partner with ML, software, automation, and experimental teams on analyzer pipelines.
- Translate project needs into fit-for-purpose characterization methods and analysis plans.
Qualifications
- PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or MS with equivalent hands-on characterization experience.
- Hands-on expertise in SEM and TEM including advanced diffraction analysis such as micro-ED.
- Strong understanding of diffraction principles, crystallography, crystal structure determination, and microstructure analysis.
- Experience preparing samples, validating methods, interpreting diffraction data, and troubleshooting workflow issues.
- Ability to translate characterization workflows into reliable, structured, machine-readable data.
- Experience collaborating across scientific, ML, software, automation, or data teams.
- Clear communication skills for documenting methods, explaining results, and driving cross-functional decisions.
Skills
Required:Electron diffraction characterizationSEM and TEM operationDiffraction principles and crystallographyData provenance and machine-readable outputsCross-functional collaborationScientific communication
Benefits
- Full-time U.S. benefits including medical, dental, and vision; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with holidays; paid parental leave; educational assistance; commuter benefits including bike share; subsidized lunch program.
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