Metasurface Design & Characterization Scientist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Education assistance program

Retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in Maryland is seeking a Design and Characterization Researcher. This role involves using computational tools to design optical metasurfaces and conducting experiments to characterize their performance. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering and have experience in electromagnetic structures. The position promises a dynamic environment rich with interdisciplinary collaboration. Competitive annual salary ranges from $105,000 to $290,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering with at least one year of experience.
• Experience in experimental characterization of novel electromagnetic structures.
• Familiar with tailoring electromagnetic fields.
• Previous experience with optical materials characterization.
• Proficient in programming in high-level or interpreted languages.
• Able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computational tools to design and simulate optical metasurfaces.
• Perform experiments to characterize metasurfaces in the optical frequency range.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Optical physics

Computational modeling

Experimental characterization

Programming (C, C++, MATLAB, Python)

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FTIR spectrometers

UV-Vis spectrometers

CST

COMSOL

Job description

A leading research laboratory in Maryland is seeking a Design and Characterization Researcher. This role involves using computational tools to design optical metasurfaces and conducting experiments to characterize their performance. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering and have experience in electromagnetic structures. The position promises a dynamic environment rich with interdisciplinary collaboration. Competitive annual salary ranges from $105,000 to $290,000, depending on experience and qualifications.