Postdoc: X-ray Metrology & Digital Wafer Research

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Career development opportunities

Retirement plans

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a PREP Research Associate to conduct cutting-edge research on X-ray metrologies for thin films. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in physics or materials science and possess strong programming skills in Python. Responsibilities include planning and executing research, characterizing materials, and publishing results in scientific journals.

This role offers participation in significant scientific collaboration with opportunities for professional growth within the NIST program. Applicants with familiarity in thin film deposition and solid communication skills will excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, materials science, or a related field.
• Experience with X-ray reflectivity, fluorescence, or photoelectron spectroscopy.
• Background in programming and data modeling using Python.
• Familiarity with thin film deposition and clean room protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct research on X-ray metrologies for thin films.
• Use lab and synchrotron X-ray methods for characterization.
• Utilize Python for structural model fitting and uncertainty analysis.
• Perform wafer dicing and cleaning for research materials.
• Publish findings in scientific journals and present at meetings.

Skills

X-ray measurement techniques

Programming in Python

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in physics, materials science, or related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University seeks a PREP Research Associate to conduct cutting-edge research on X-ray metrologies for thin films. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in physics or materials science and possess strong programming skills in Python. Responsibilities include planning and executing research, characterizing materials, and publishing results in scientific journals.

This role offers participation in significant scientific collaboration with opportunities for professional growth within the NIST program. Applicants with familiarity in thin film deposition and solid communication skills will excel in this position.