Corporate
Office

Asylum Research
6310 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
www.AsylumResearch.com

805-696-6466 – voice
888-472-2795 – toll free
805-696-6467+ ext. – direct voice
805-696-6444 – fax

Directions

Driving north on 101, exit Fairview Ave. Go straight at the light at the end of the exit and go back over the freeway. Stay in the right hand lane. Go to the second stop light at Hollister Ave. Take a right on Hollister Ave. Asylum Research is up about 1/4 mile on the right hand side across from the airport tower. [Map]

Nearby Lodging

Best Western – 5620 Calle Real, Santa Barbara • Phone: (805) 967-3200

Hampton Inn – 5665 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara • Phone: (805) 681-9800

Holiday Inn – 5650 Calle Real, Santa Barbara • Phone: (805) 964-6241

Pacifica Suites – 5490 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara • Phone: (800) 338-6722

Ramada Inn – 4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara • Phone: (866) 398-4668

US Sales

Worldwide
Sales

Asylum Research offers worldwide sales and support. If you are interested in a sales quote and you reside in a country not listed below, please contact us at our US sales office.

US and Worldwide Sales

John Green
EVP Sales and Business Development, Worldwide Sales
6310 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
888-472-2795 – toll free
805-696-6467 ext. 226 – direct voice
805-696-6444 – fax
john@AsylumResearch.com

Argentina

Gerencia Micra Nanotecnología SA
French 2411, 2°A. C.A.B.A.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
+ 54-11-4116-3685 – voice
+ 54-9-11-6609-5886 – cell
www.micra.com.mx

Asia Pacific

David Beck, PhD
Vice President, Asia Pacific Sales
Asylum Research Technology Co. Ltd.
3-4 Shaochuan St.
Kaohsiung City 80441
Taiwan
+886-9-8839-2267 – voice
+886-7561-4871 – fax
david@AsylumResearch.com

Australia and New Zealand

The Innovation Group Pty Ltd.
35 Bungarim Wynd
Sydenham 3037
AUSTRALIA
+61 3 9449 7009 – voice
+61 3 9449 7009 – fax
+61 41 331 7749 – cell
www.innovationgroup.com.au
www.nanotechnology.com.au

Brazil

John Green
EVP Sales and Business Development, Worldwide Sales
6310 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
888-472-2795 – toll free
805-696-6467 ext. 226 – direct voice
805-696-6444 – fax
john@AsylumResearch.com

Canada

Spectra Research Corporation
5805 Kennedy Road
Mississauga L4Z 2G3
Ontario, Canada
+11 905-890-0555 – voice
+11 905-890-1959 – fax
www.spectraresearch.ca

Chile

Tecnologia e Instrumentacion Dertec LTDA
José Ignacio Devilat R.
Av. Cristobal Colon 4695 of 502
Las Condes
Codigo Postal 7580386
Santiago, Chile
9332886 - 08/90302082 – voice
E-mail: i.devilat@dertec.cl

China

Grapes Hangzhou Technology Co., LTD
Room 2701, Unit 2, Building 15, JiangNan HaoYuan 
BinJiang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
China
310051
+86 013575736133 – voice
+86 0571-87039363 – voice
+86 0571-87114437 – fax
www.hzglp.com
E-mail: hzglp@hzglp.com

Continental Europe

Atomic Force F&E GmbH
Hauptstrasse 161
DE-68259
Mannheim, Germany
+49-621-762117-0 – voice
+49-621-762117-11 – fax
www.atomicforce.de

In France
Rafaël Barbattini
+33 2 37 41 41 95 - voice

Former Soviet Republics
Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia and Turkmenistan

Tim Kiernan (USA contact)
Intertech Corporation
3 Commerce Drive
Atkinson, NH 03811 USA
+1 603-893-9566 – voice
+1 603-553-6267 – cell
tkiernan@intertechcorp.net
 
Alexander Shaforostov (Moscow contact)
Division Head of Surface Analysis Equipment
Intertech Corporation
119333, Russian Federation, Moscow, Leninsky prospekt, 55/1, b.2. INTERTECH.
+7 495-232-4225 – voice
+7 495-232-4225-0 – fax
+7 916-829-59-51 – cell
skype.alex.shaforostov
aas@intertech-corp.ru
www.intertech-corp.ru

India

Anarghya Innovations and Technology Pvt. Ltd.
# 32 (New), 7th 'A' Main Road
Muthyalanagar, Mathikere
Bangalore - 560 054, India
+91-80-23376488 – voice
+91-9845019130 – cell
+91-80-23475606 – fax
Skype: siddaram.shabadi
Web: www.anarghyainnotech.com

Japan

Asylum Technology Co., Ltd.
102 Tsunashima No.2 Annex
Bldg. 20-12,Yushima 3-chome
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0034
JAPAN
+81-3-5812-9801 – voice
+81-(0)3-5812-9802 – fax
www.asylumtec.co.jp

Korea

NanoWin Co. Ltd
No. 1726 Hyundai Venture Vill, 713 Suseo-Dong, Gangnam-Gu
Seoul, Korea 135-539
+82-2-2040-7713 – voice
+82-2-2040-7714 – voice
+82-11-842-2718 – cell
+82-2-2050-7715 – fax
www.inanowin.com

Mexico and Central America

Micra Nanotecnologia
Av. Unidad Modelo No. 38
Col. Unidad Modelo Deleg. 
Iztapalapa, C.P. 09089 Mexico D.F.
+52 (55) 8502-5000 – voice
+52 (55) 8502-6000 – fax
www.micra.com.mx

Middle East

Asylum Research UK Ltd.
Bicester Innovation Centre,
Commerce House, Telford Road,
Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 4LD
+44 (0)1869 255775 – voice
+44 (0)1296 301053 – fax
www.AsylumResearch.co.uk

Singapore and Malaysia

Crest Technology Pte Ltd
4 Loyang Lane
#05-02
Singapore 508914
+65-6546 4811 – voice
+65-6546 4822 – fax
www.crest-technology.com

Taiwan

Asylum Research Technology Ltd.
3-4 Shaochuan Street
Kaohsiung City, 80441
Taiwan
+886 9 3837 4589 – voice
+886 2 2794 2757 – fax
www.AsylumResearch.com.tw

UK and Ireland

Asylum Research UK Ltd.
Bicester Innovation Centre,
Commerce House, Telford Road,
Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 4LD
+44 (0)1869 255775 – voice
+44 (0)1296 301053 – fax
www.AsylumResearch.co.uk

Employment Opportunities

Applications Scientist (Diplom/Masters or PhD in sciences or engineering), Mannheim, Germany
Atomic Force F&E GmbH, the European distributor for Asylum Research, the technology leader in scanning probe/atomic force microscopy, is seeking an Applications Scientist to assist current and potential customers using AFMs in many diverse applications - from biology to semiconductors. The position will be based in Mannheim, Germany and will require frequent travel throughout Europe.

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include performing product demonstrations, running samples, and training/supporting customers on Asylum Research microscopes in the field and at the Mannheim office. The Applications Scientist will be responsible for applications and customer support on instrumentation and accessories. The position also requires scientific presentations at conferences, workshops and customer demonstrations. The candidate will also assist with new product development and applications as dictated by customer requirements.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have a solid academic background (PhD preferred) and will have a minimum of five years practical and theoretical AFM experience, preferably encompassing work in the fields of physics, materials, and/or life sciences. The candidate must be a fast, self-learner and have excellent communications skills, both written and oral, and must be able to understand customer needs, gain customer feedback and develop a strong understanding of competitive technology and products. Asylum Research microscope experience and IGOR Pro programming a plus. Fluent German and English oral/written skills are required.

About Atomic Force F&E
Atomic Force F&E GmbH, located in Mannheim, Germany, is a distribution company offering an informal work environment in a young and multinational team of AFM experts. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with the most talented scientists and engineers in the field of AFM with the potential to create a unique position in the company. The office language is German, but fluent English communication is needed with many customers and suppliers. Due to frequent travel in Germany and Europe, a company car will be provided that can also be used privately.

Apply for the Job
Further information about the position can be obtained from Roland Goschke (goschke@AtomicForce.de) or Stefan Vinzelberg (vinzelberg@AtomicForce.de). To apply for the position, please send your resume in a PDF file to jobs@AtomicForce.de and indicate the job position in the subject line. Please note that all Word docs will be rejected. Please also include a cover letter and salary expectations. Atomic Force F&E GmbH is an equal-opportunity employer.

Test Engineer/Nanomechanics Applications for Atomic Force Microscopy, Santa Barbara, CA
Detail-oriented, self-starter with technical, scientific, and/or mechanical background needed for mechanical, electronic, and software testing of high precision atomic force microscopes. Duties include completing standardized tests on the microscopes, generating test reports, providing electronic troubleshooting support to entire test department, writing software to automate new test procedures, and interfacing with application scientists and R&D for product development. The position will ultimately grow into an Applications/R&D/Support position for nanomechanical applications.

The ideal candidate will have a background in scanning probe/atomic force microscopy, and instrumented nanoindentation, and tribology. BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Material Science or equivalent. Must have mechanical design and electronics aptitude, and good customer and communication skills. Programming skills a plus (IGOR Pro). There will be frequent interface with production and applications. Please send a PDF of your resume, including cover letter and salary requirements to terry@asylumresearch.com.

GUI Software Programmer, Santa Barbara, CA
Asylum Research is taking resumes for a high level GUI software programmer. Candidates should preferably have a working knowledge of IGOR Pro software. Duties will include design and implementation of user interface code, writing routines to acquire and analyze data from the microscope, quality testing of software, technical support, and user training. Other than software programming and math skills, candidates should have proven AFM experience, be able to independently manage multiple tasks, demonstrate creativity in solving problems, have good verbal and written skills, and be able to work both independently and in group environments. Both entry level and advanced programmers will be considered.

Asylum Research Benefits
Asylum Research offers a creative and casual work environment with flexible hours, and a chance to work with some of the most talented scientists and engineers in the field of AFM. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including fully-paid health/dental/vision/life insurance, long term disability, Cafe 125 plan, 401K, and a generous vacation plan. We are an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for a position, please send your resume in a PDF file to jobs@AsylumResearch.com and indicate the job position in the subject line. You may also fax it to 805-696-6444. Please note that all Word docs will be rejected. Please also include a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.