About AMERI
The Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute [AMERI] provides an open access equipment infrastructure to support materials research and engineering over a broad range of technology and capabilities. The Institute provides analytical instrumentation, materials characterization, and process development laboratories to support faculty and industry in the development and characterization of new materials over the continuum from the nanoscale to bulk materials.
Materials Sciences and Engineering is a dynamic field involved in the synthesis, structure, properties and performance of materials. Advanced materials are the foundation of manufactured products and many of the technological advances of this century were enabled by the development of new materials. Materials Science and Engineering is a graduate program only, with undergraduate electives offered in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum to prepare the student for graduate education in materials science and engineering. The academic program offers specialization in metallurgy, ceramics, electronic materials and polymers and BioMaterials. There is an increasing demand for graduates of materials science and engineering, with high technology industries leading the need for graduates. In fact, many companies needing materials scientists and engineers did not exist 20 years ago. Because everything is made of materials and new materials, such as NanoMaterials, are rapidly being developed, materials science and engineering is a growth field in engineering.
The Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory contains a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), a 200 kev Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), X-ray diffraction, thermal (DSC, TGA, DMA, dilatometer flush diffusion, and mechanical testing (uniaxial/biaxial Instron, creep). Process Development laboratories for ceramic processing (sol-gel, tape casting, milling), polymer processing, metal processing, and arc melting, thermal processing (air, vacuum, hydrogen, controlled atmosphere furnaces) are available to support faculty and student researchers.
The Institute contains the Motorola Nanofabrication Reserach Facilities, which is supported by a class 100 clean room and nanofabrication capabilities including e-beam lithography and optical photolithography. Fabrication of nano/micro electromechanical systems (N/MENS) can be accomplished by a combination of nanolithography, reactive ion etching, and thin film deposition by a variety of techniques (e-beam, sputtering, filament evaporation, cvd).
In addition to supporting research within the graduate program in materials science within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, the Institute supports faculty across all departments (physics, chemistry, geology, biology, electrical & computer engineering, and biomedical engineering) in materials based research.
Director's Message
Nanotechnology is an encompassing field of research that cuts across different branches of engineering and sciences. AMERI is an open, multidisciplinary research facility housed in College of Engineering and Computing and is available for FIU faculty, researchers, and students to facilitate research and teaching in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterials. The facility is also available to users from other academic institutions and industry. AMERI facilities include state-of-the-art tools for nanofabrication and materials characterization, which are ably supported by its technical staff and associated faculty members.
At present, AMERI users include more than 15 faculty and 60 graduate students. An Advisory Board is constituted to counsel AMERI Director for its long term vision and goals. In the near future, AMERI will be organizing short term courses and workshops in the field of (i) Nanotechnology (ii) Failure Analysis and (iii) Materials Characterization, which will be beneficial to local industry.
AMERI invites and welcome all to explore the facilities to enhance your research and learning in the rapidly moving field. We look forward to your suggestions on its new website, which is a work in progress.
Positions
Job Title: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Job ID: 505684
Type: Regular
Job Information
A nine-month Research Associate faculty position is available at FIU to help conduct research in transmission electron microscopy and related laboratories. Qualified candidates should have a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field with specialization in transmission electron microscopy and focused ion beam or a Master's degree with two years of experience in TEM analysis of crystalline materials and focused ion beam. Candidates should possess significant expertise in transmission and scanning electron microscopy analysis of materials and nanomaterials, including indexing of diffraction patterns, TEM sample preparation and students training. Experience with digital imaging and managing digital work stations and image archives is preferred. Good communication skills and writing abilities are essential. Position is open immediately. Qualified candidates are encouraged to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, listing of three references, in a single pdf file. Review of applications will begin on April 12, 2013 and will continue until position is filled.
Applications must be submitted on-line at careers.fiu.edu
When applying please reference Job Opening ID:505684
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motorola's involvement in the Motorola Nanofabrication Research Facility?
The cleanroom facility at AMERI was made possible through a charitable donation of equipment from the Motorola Corporation in 2004. The thin films cleanroom lab was named in appreciation and acknowledgment of this gift.
How can I remotely access AMERI?
Process Equipment and Analytical Instrumentation that is controlled by manufacturers' software running on a dedicated PC, may be accessed remotely for purposes of monitoring the process or activity, and in some cases direct operation and control of the equipment. This is especially useful for increasing the efficiency of your sessions when you are not able to be here on site to participate in the collaboration in person.
By accessing the computer desktop of our SEMs or FIBs, you are able to view your sample in real time wherever you are. Add a phone call, and you are able to provide instant feedback to the operator while viewing your sample. In some cases where the equipment is fully controllable by a Graphic User Interface, you may perform the analysis or process yourself from your home/work PC, laptop, or even smartphone. Just ship us your sample and schedule your session!
What Equipment is available at AMERI and what are the service fees?
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For more information email ameri@fiu.edu
