Postdoctoral Fellow - Atomic Thermometry & Laser Metrology

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop a primary thermometer based on atomic fluorescence intensity ratios. Responsibilities include performing experimental tasks, data analysis, and disseminating results through publications and presentations. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Physics and experience in laser systems, Python programming, or temperature metrology. U.S. citizenship is preferred, and this role is part of a research collaboration at the National Institute of Standards (NIST).

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a related field required.
• Experience in two or more defined technical areas is essential.
• U.S. Citizen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental tasks toward realizing a primary thermometer based on rubidium atoms.
• Data analysis.
• Disseminate project results via peer‑reviewed publications and public presentations.

Skills

Frequency stabilization of laser systems

Python programming

Temperature metrology

Modeling population dynamics

Education

PhD in Physics or a related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop a primary thermometer based on atomic fluorescence intensity ratios. Responsibilities include performing experimental tasks, data analysis, and disseminating results through publications and presentations. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Physics and experience in laser systems, Python programming, or temperature metrology. U.S. citizenship is preferred, and this role is part of a research collaboration at the National Institute of Standards (NIST).