Postdoctoral Fellow: Nondestructive Defect Metrology

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to collaborate on a multidisciplinary project advancing nondestructive defect detection metrology for semiconductor packaging. You will develop reference artifacts, benchmark datasets, CAD models, and 3D simulations; automate workflows with Python and prepare results for publication.

The role involves cross-disciplinary teamwork with academic partners and opportunities to present at conferences.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in physics, engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with XCT measurements, reconstruction, and image analysis; XCT simulation is a plus.
• Experience writing Python scripts; API or inter-process communication automation is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D models for simulation and run XCT simulations and reconstructions.
• Execute image analysis and organize data sets for publication.
• Prepare samples and perform nondestructive and destructive measurements.
• Present results at internal meetings and with external stakeholders.
• Publish results in journals and present at conferences.

Skills

XCT measurements

Python scripting

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Doctoral degree in physics, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to collaborate on a multidisciplinary project advancing nondestructive defect detection metrology for semiconductor packaging. You will develop reference artifacts, benchmark datasets, CAD models, and 3D simulations; automate workflows with Python and prepare results for publication.

The role involves cross-disciplinary teamwork with academic partners and opportunities to present at conferences.