Postdoctoral Fellow - Neutron scattering of confined fluids

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering to study the structure and dynamics of confined fluids using neutron and X-ray scattering, complemented by thermodynamics measurements, electron microscopy and broadband dielectric spectroscopy.

The research aims to advance understanding of classical and quantum fluids by elucidating how atomic scale confinement shapes their macroscopic properties, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with scattering techniques (neutron and X-ray highly desirable) and other materials characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of condensed matter physics and/or principles of materials physics.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as MantidPlot, Igor Pro or similar.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• A strong record of scientific productivity, as evidenced by publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the structure and dynamics of confined fluids using neutron and X-ray scattering.
• Complementary measurements such as thermodynamics, electron microscopy and broadband dielectric spectroscopy.
• Contribute to data analysis and dissemination of results in peer‑reviewed publications.

Skills

Scattering techniques

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering or related

Tools

MantidPlot

Igor Pro

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university.

Johns Hopkins University: Whiting School of Engineering: Departmentof Materials Science and Engineering

Salary

$63,480 - $74,424

Description

An exciting postdoctoral opportunity is available in the Departmentof Materials Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University toinvestigate the structure and dynamics of confined fluids usingneutron and X-ray scattering, complemented by techniques such asthermodynamics measurements, electron microscopy and broadbanddielectric spectroscopy. The research aims to advance ourunderstanding of both classical and quantum fluids by elucidatinghow atomic and molecular dynamics, dimensionality, and confinementgovern their macroscopic properties.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering or aclosely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with scattering techniques (neutron andX-ray scattering experience is highly desirable) but experiencewith complementary materials characterization techniques such aslight scattering will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of condensed matter physics and/orprinciples of materials physics.
• Proficiency in data analysis using software such as MantidPlot,Igor Pro or similar.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of acollaborative research team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including theability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• A strong record of scientific productivity, as evidenced bypublications and presentations.

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Salary Range

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