Associate Research Scientist (PREP0003712)
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Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.
Salary: $50-60 per hour
Description
PREP Research Associate
This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Research Title:
Powder Diffraction SRM Development
The work will entail:
This position will entail working with NIST staff on the Diffraction Metrology and Standards Program, which aims to develop world-leading instrumentation for X-ray diffraction and produce a suite of Standard Reference Materials for end users to calibrate their equipment and measurements with.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Maintenance, operation, and upgrades of NIST XRD equipment
- Assistance with measurements and analysis related to certification of SRMs
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics or similar field
- Expertise with LabView and Python
- Strong track record of building and troubleshooting custom lab equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Specialized experience with x-ray sources, optics, and detectors a plus (but not required)
Application Instructions
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume.
- Self portraits
- Phone number
- Home address/Country
- Citizenship status
- Languages spoken
- Sex/Gender
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