Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0003527)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package including health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Associate to join the NIST Professional Research Experience Program. The role focuses on performing finite element analysis and simulations for nanoscale and microscale thermo-mechanical measurements. A PhD in Materials Science or a related field is required, along with advanced knowledge of finite element methods and computational materials research. Strong communication skills are essential. This is a full-time position based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science or related field required.
• Advanced knowledge of finite element methods and multiscale modelling is essential.
• Experience in computational materials research is a must.
• Hands-on knowledge of AFM and/or nanoindentation preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analyses to model thermo-mechanical behavior of materials.
• Develop theoretical models for temperature-dependent micro/nanomechanical behavior.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Finite element methods/multiscale modelling

Computational materials research

Python scripting

AFM and nanoindentation expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Job description

PREP Research Associate CHIPS Funded Project

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.

Research Title

Numerical modeling for nano-to-microscale thermo-mechanical measurements (U.S. Citizens Preferred)

The Materials Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking qualified persons (U.S. Citizens Preferred) to perform finite element analysis and simulations related to nanoscale and microscale material property measurements based on atomic force microscopy and instrumented indentation. This work will focus primarily on numerical modeling of nanoscale and microscale thermomechanical tests on materials and heterogeneous structures used in advanced packaging of microelectronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform finite element analyses to model the thermo-mechanical behavior of materials and structures at the micro- and nano-scale.
• Research and develop theoretical models for the analysis of temperature-dependent micro/nanomechanical behavior of materials and heterogeneous structures at elevated temperatures. As needed, refine these models based on data from AFM and nanoindentation experiments.
• Publish results in peer reviewed scientific journals and present results at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science or related field.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with finite element methods/multiscale modelling, particularly related to nano/microscale contact mechanics. Experience writing software and/or using python scripting to speed up/automate simulation workflows.
• Experience with computational materials research, particularly in the validation of experimental results or extraction of materials properties from complex experimental data.
• Knowledge of AFM and/or nanoindentation experiments. Hands on experience preferred.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in BEOL layers and interconnects of microelectronic devices, particularly those used in hybrid bonding processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.