Durability Scientist - Additive Construction & Testing

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to join the NIST PREP collaboration. The role focuses on evaluating additively constructed structures through advanced mechanical testing, microscopy, and multi-scale analysis in the Infrastructure Materials Group of NIST's Engineering Laboratory.

The position demands a Master’s or higher in a relevant field, hands-on lab skills, CAD/CAE fluency, and experience with data analysis tools. U.S. residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• US citizens preferred; currently living in the United States.
• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Civil, or Materials Engineering or related science with multi-scale testing.
• Hands-on lab experience with mechanical characterization and microscopy.
• Proficient in data analysis with Excel/Origin; Python or R preferred.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools and FEM software is a plus.
• Ability to work with real-time data at scale and develop prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Review literature and test results from previous investigations.
• Perform print operations on 7-axis multi component mortar robot printer.
• Assist in PLC and other system integration of pumps, fixtures, and sensors.
• Characterize mechanical performance of cast and printed elements.
• Prepare samples for microscopy investigations.
• Present results, write protocols and technical reports.
• Archive results, protocols, software, and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Data analysis (Python)

Real-time data handling

Microscopy techniques

Laboratory methods

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Civil, or Materials Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Grasshopper

Origin

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to join the NIST PREP collaboration. The role focuses on evaluating additively constructed structures through advanced mechanical testing, microscopy, and multi-scale analysis in the Infrastructure Materials Group of NIST's Engineering Laboratory.

The position demands a Master’s or higher in a relevant field, hands-on lab skills, CAD/CAE fluency, and experience with data analysis tools. U.S. residency is preferred.