Nanocalorimetry & Instrumentation Scientist

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an Associate Research Scientist for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Professional Research Experience Program. This role involves designing instrumentation for nanocalorimetry and supporting semiconductor manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and have lab instrumentation experience with LabVIEW. The position offers a salary of $90,000 to $100,000 for a term of one year with options to renew.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in materials science, physics, chemistry, or chemical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with building and maintaining custom lab instrumentation, including extensive experience with LabVIEW.
• Expertise in designing custom electronics, including PCB layout and analog circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble new instrumentation to improve measurements.
• Perform measurements to characterize the thermal properties of materials.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

LabVIEW

Custom lab instrumentation

PCB layout

Analog circuit design

Thermal property measurements

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in materials science, physics, chemistry, or chemical engineering

Tools

FPGA modules

Job description

A prestigious research institution in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an Associate Research Scientist for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Professional Research Experience Program. This role involves designing instrumentation for nanocalorimetry and supporting semiconductor manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and have lab instrumentation experience with LabVIEW. The position offers a salary of $90,000 to $100,000 for a term of one year with options to renew.