Nano-to-Microscale Thermomechanical Modeling Scientist

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NIST’s Materials Measurement Laboratory is seeking qualified associates to perform finite element analyses and simulations of nanoscale and microscale thermo-mechanical tests based on AFM and instrumented indentation. This role focuses on numerical modeling of nanoscale and microscale tests on materials used in advanced packaging of microelectronics.

The associate researcher will develop models, analyze temperature-dependent behavior, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications while

Qualifications

• PhD required in materials science or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of finite element methods and multiscale modelling for nano/microscale contact mechanics.
• Experience writing software or using Python to automate simulations.
• Experience with computational materials research and data-driven property extraction.
• Knowledge of AFM and/or nanoindentation experiments; hands-on preferred.
• Familiarity with BEOL materials and interconnects in microelectronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analyses to model thermo-mechanical behavior at micro- and nano-scale.
• Research and develop theoretical models for temperature-dependent nano/microscale behavior.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Finite element methods

Multiscale modelling

Python scripting

AFM/Nanoindentation

Written & oral communication

Education

PhD in materials science

Job description

NIST’s Materials Measurement Laboratory is seeking qualified associates to perform finite element analyses and simulations of nanoscale and microscale thermo-mechanical tests based on AFM and instrumented indentation. This role focuses on numerical modeling of nanoscale and microscale tests on materials used in advanced packaging of microelectronics.

The associate researcher will develop models, analyze temperature-dependent behavior, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications while