Experimental Laser Metrology Scientist

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is posting a PREP Research Associate to support NIST's PREP program and collaborate with DMG on laser scanner performance evaluation. The role includes developing test procedures, modeling errors, and contributing to uncertainty budgets for measurements, in a cross-disciplinary research environment.

The successful candidate will hold a master's or PhD in engineering or physics, bring hands-on experimental/data-analysis experience, and be proficient in MATLAB or

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in engineering, physics, or related field.
• Experience with experimental work, data collection and analysis.
• Ability to operate and automate scientific test equipment.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments to evaluate laser scanner systems.
• Collaborate in developing theoretical models of observed errors.
• Conduct research to reduce observed systematic errors.
• Assist in developing uncertainty budgets for measurements.
• Present findings at meetings, conferences, and journals.

Skills

Experimental work

Data collection

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

Instrumentation

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in engineering or physics

PhD in engineering or physics (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is posting a PREP Research Associate to support NIST's PREP program and collaborate with DMG on laser scanner performance evaluation. The role includes developing test procedures, modeling errors, and contributing to uncertainty budgets for measurements, in a cross-disciplinary research environment.

The successful candidate will hold a master's or PhD in engineering or physics, bring hands-on experimental/data-analysis experience, and be proficient in MATLAB or