Postdoctoral Fellow: On-Wafer mmWave Metrology

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support collaborations on scientific projects, specifically in the development of traceable standards for 5G, 6G, and beyond. The position will involve technical work across various scientific fields and conducting on-wafer complex permittivity measurements of materials.

Key responsibilities include coordinating industry stakeholder engagement, designing mmWave test electronics, and collaborating with NIST researchers. Candidates should have a PhD in Materials Science Engineering and experience in microelectronic fabrication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with microelectronic fabrication.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python programming.
• Experience with finite element simulations in ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to capture industry needs and provide regular updates.
• Design, simulate, and assemble on-wafer electronics for mmWave test and measurement.
• Collaborate with NIST researchers to develop and execute on-wafer metrology.

Skills

MATLAB

Python programming

Microelectronic fabrication

Finite element simulations

Education

PhD in Materials Science Engineering or a related field

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support collaborations on scientific projects, specifically in the development of traceable standards for 5G, 6G, and beyond. The position will involve technical work across various scientific fields and conducting on-wafer complex permittivity measurements of materials.

Key responsibilities include coordinating industry stakeholder engagement, designing mmWave test electronics, and collaborating with NIST researchers. Candidates should have a PhD in Materials Science Engineering and experience in microelectronic fabrication.