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Posting Summary
Job Title
X-Ray Diffraction Researcher
Division
Research & Economic Development
Department
NIST PREP
Job Effective Date
04/01/2027
Job End Date
03/31/2028
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Contractual
FLSA
Exempt
Annual Salary
$93,254
Pays
$93,254 /per year
Percentage Amount
Fund Source
Federal/Grant
Requisition Reason
New
Job Duties
- Supporting the design and implementation of the instrumentation
and hardware control systems for autonomous X-ray diffraction
experiments.
Coordinating with national lab partners at the Advanced Photon
Source, Argonne National Laboratory, to deploy and optimize
experimental setups.
Developing and executing synchrotron XRD experiments for
in-situ structural analysis of additively manufactured metal
alloys.
Assisting in the integration of experimental workflows with
predictive modeling tools to guide real-time decision-making in
AM.
Disseminating research findings through publications,
conference presentations, and technical reports.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics,
Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited
college or university is required.
Experience:
- Hands-on experience with synchrotron X-ray diffraction
experiments and data analysis.
- Experience with instrumentation, experimental automation, and
hardware control in scientific research.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
09/22/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
10/22/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload the following documents to your application.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- CV (optional)
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- * Did you achieve a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics,
Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited
college or university?
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of
position?
- * Do you have experience with synchrotron X-ray diffraction
experiments and data analysis?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference Letter