Postdoctoral Fellow - Precision Temperature Metrology

Inside Higher Ed; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support the NIST Temperature and Humidity Group. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and possess strong experimental research skills in temperature measurement. Responsibilities include designing advanced calibration equipment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance temperature measurement techniques. The position seeks motivated individuals aiming to contribute to the realization of national temperature standards in a highly precise laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in relevant fields.
• Research experience related to temperature measurement.
• Ability to operate and automate scientific test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and test advanced calibration equipment.
• Collaborate to implement new calibration methodologies.
• Conduct research to enhance temperature measurement precision.
• Document all experimental protocols and results.

Skills

Experimental research

Temperature measurement

High-precision instrumentation

Communication skills

Automation of scientific equipment

Design and simulation tools

Programming (Python, Matlab, LabVIEW)

Education

Ph.D. in physics, chemical engineering, or materials engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

MuMax

COMSOL

Job description

A prestigious research institution is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support the NIST Temperature and Humidity Group. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and possess strong experimental research skills in temperature measurement. Responsibilities include designing advanced calibration equipment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance temperature measurement techniques. The position seeks motivated individuals aiming to contribute to the realization of national temperature standards in a highly precise laboratory environment.