Nanoscale Thermal Metrology Specialist (Assoc Researcher)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Pre- and Post-doctoral Research Associate focused on Nanoscale Thermal Metrology Using Nanocalorimetry. This position, part of the NIST Professional Research Experience Program, involves designing new instrumentation and conducting thermal measurements.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong LabVIEW skills. The role offers a salary between $90,000 and $100,000 annually with an initial term of one year, with possibilities for renewal.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
• Experience with LabVIEW and custom lab instruments essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new instrumentation for nanocalorimetry.
• Conduct thermal property measurements of thin film materials.
• Publish scientific findings and present at conferences.

Skills

LabVIEW skills

PCB layout

Analog circuit design

Nanofabrication processes

Thermal property measurements

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Custom laboratory instrumentation

Cleanroom experience

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Pre- and Post-doctoral Research Associate focused on Nanoscale Thermal Metrology Using Nanocalorimetry. This position, part of the NIST Professional Research Experience Program, involves designing new instrumentation and conducting thermal measurements.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong LabVIEW skills. The role offers a salary between $90,000 and $100,000 annually with an initial term of one year, with possibilities for renewal.