Nanosensor Chemist: SWCNT Research & Purification

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Nanomaterial Research Chemist to plan and execute research on single-walled carbon nanotubes, addressing formulation, separation, and purification challenges for nanosensor applications.

You will advance liquid separation methods for single-chirality SWCNTs, evaluate non-standard chiralities, validate nanosensor materials, and maintain essential spectroscopy equipment to support cross-site reproducibility and

Qualifications

• Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with calculus coursework.
• Specialized experience in analytical chemistry purification methods and spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute research on SWCNTs to resolve formulation, separation, and purification challenges.
• Advance liquid separation methodologies to isolate single-chirality SWCNT species for nanosensors.
• Validate nanosensor material properties and maintain spectroscopy equipment.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Spectroscopic characterization

DNA biochemistry

Organic semiconductors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Fluorescence spectrometer

UV-Vis spectrometer

CD spectrometer

Job description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Nanomaterial Research Chemist to plan and execute research on single-walled carbon nanotubes, addressing formulation, separation, and purification challenges for nanosensor applications.

You will advance liquid separation methods for single-chirality SWCNTs, evaluate non-standard chiralities, validate nanosensor materials, and maintain essential spectroscopy equipment to support cross-site reproducibility and