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Bruker AXS SE is an entity with global presence, with headquarters located in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing instruments for structural and elemental analysis. Our solutions are used in materials research, life sciences, and quality control. We offer a wide range of technologies, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), 3D X-ray Microscopy (XRM), Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), Handheld Mobile Portable (HMP), X-ray Micro Analysers (XMA), Electron Microscope Analysers (EMA) and more. Bruker AXS SE is known for its modular and flexible systems, which can be reconfigured or upgraded to meet changing requirements.

Bruker is seeking an Application Scientist, Electron Microscopy to support our portfolio of systems in Singapore and neighbouring countries. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role focused on technical service excellence, system reliability, and successful customer onboarding.

As an Application Scientist, Electron Microscopy, your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support pre- and after-sales application activities in the Asia Pacific (including China) Region.
• Conduct demonstrations and trainings of EM hardware and software, both virtually and in-person, at the Application Lab or at customer sites.
• Act as the technical expert, advising Sales and customers on system performance, capabilities, and suitability during the purchasing process.
• Perform sample analysis in collaboration with Sales and present measurement reports in a clear, professional manner.
• Develop application-related materials such as presentations, scientific posters, and reports in collaboration with the Asia Pacific and Headquarters Applications team.
• Support marketing activities, including participation in scientific conferences to present Bruker EM
• Collaborate with the EM user community on method development and application optimization.
• Support software development and test, as well as new product innovation knowledge transfer to local team.
• Work with other Business Unit team members (R&D, Operations, Service, etc…) and Business development on package solutions for different market segments.
• Provide aftermarket support by assisting customers with analytical challenges, including method refinement and data interpretation.
• Support the technical team and customers in troubleshooting system and performance-related issues.
• Support the Service team with the installation, including initial operation guidance, user training, and follow-up application training where applicable.

What do you need to be successful in this role? 

• Masters or PhD degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum 3-8 years of STEM, EELS and/or Cryo EM experience. PhD graduates are welcome to apply if they have experience working on STEM, EELS in their research topics.
• Hands on technical experience with complex scientific instruments, and strong interest in instrumentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage for effective communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders in the region, but it is not a must have
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and share knowledge effectively with fellow colleagues, customers and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willing to travel up to 40% and and able to engage with customers and teams from different cultures
• Experience in electron microscopy would be a big plus, but is not necessary
• Experience in building scientific apparatus would also be added advantage