Polymer Metrology & Structure Fellow

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to lead metrology development in rheology and thermal analysis for polymeric and composite materials. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field and expertise in rheology and thermal analysis. The role requires strong quantitative skills in Matlab and Python, along with a track record in technical writing.

This position supports high-level research with a focus on producing industry-relevant metrics and standards. Applicants must be able to work on-site in Gaithersburg, MD, and meet safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in rheology, including orthogonal superposition rheology and large amplitude oscillatory shear rheology.
• Experience with thermal analysis methods including DSC and others.
• Solid background in cure kinetics, chemorheology, and polymer physics.
• Experience with additive manufacturing techniques.
• Strong quantitative/data skills for processing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rheological characterization of complex fluids.
• Lead thermal and thermomechanical characterization activities.
• Characterize reactive/curing systems and build structure-property insights.
• Author publications and present research findings.
• Mentor students and coordinate cross-functional collaborations.

Skills

Rheology expertise

Thermal analysis

Quantitative/data skills (Matlab, Python)

Technical writing

Education

Ph.D. in polymer science or related discipline

Tools

Matlab

Python

Origin

JMP

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to lead metrology development in rheology and thermal analysis for polymeric and composite materials. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field and expertise in rheology and thermal analysis. The role requires strong quantitative skills in Matlab and Python, along with a track record in technical writing.

This position supports high-level research with a focus on producing industry-relevant metrics and standards. Applicants must be able to work on-site in Gaithersburg, MD, and meet safety requirements.