Postdoc: Advanced Optical Trapping & Nanosensor R&D

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,100 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package including health and retirement benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, MD. This position supports technical work in NIST's CHIPS R&D Metrology project, involving the development of measurement methodologies and advanced optical techniques. Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field and strong skills in micro-fabrication and optical sensing are encouraged to apply. The role includes significant responsibilities in fabrication and simulation tasks within a supportive research environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled in micro‑fabrication, optical/microfluidics, and optical sensing of particles.
• Highly experienced in designing nanoparticle trapping techniques using optical methods.
• Demonstrated ability to develop prototype sensors integrated with optical fibers.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of optical cavities in a cleanroom/nanofabrication facility.
• Simulation of optical micro‑ and nano‑cavities for optical traps for nanoparticle sensing.
• Construction/adaptation of optical microscopes for optical trapping.

Skills

Micro-fabrication

Optical sensing of particles

Nanoparticle trapping techniques

Scripting languages (MATLAB, Python)

Electro-optical modeling

Education

PhD in Materials, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Optiwave (FDTD)

COMSOL

Proteus

Lumerical

LaTeX

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, MD. This position supports technical work in NIST's CHIPS R&D Metrology project, involving the development of measurement methodologies and advanced optical techniques. Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field and strong skills in micro-fabrication and optical sensing are encouraged to apply. The role includes significant responsibilities in fabrication and simulation tasks within a supportive research environment.