Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004135)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, life, career, and retirement benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. presents an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University. This role offers a salary between $80,000 and $85,000 and involves leading cutting-edge research in superconducting electronics. Candidates should possess a PhD in Physics or Engineering and demonstrate strong communication skills and scientific productivity through publications. Besides technical responsibilities, this position emphasizes professional development and mentorship within a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of a PhD in a related field.
• Evidence of scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with cryogenic measurements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead scanning SQUID imaging studies of trapped flux and superconducting circuits.
• Develop and optimize SQUID sensors and measurement techniques.
• Publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications

Hands-on experimental research experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages

Education

PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins University – Postdoctoral Research Associate (PREP)

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Location: Whiting School of Engineering, Office of Research and Translation

Scanning SQUID Metrology for Superconducting Electronics

This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP), supporting collaborative research between NIST scientists and researchers at PREP-affiliated academic institutions. The position is ideal for early-career researchers seeking to build an independent research profile while working at the forefront of superconducting electronics and quantum-enabled metrology.

Key Responsibilities and Opportunities

• Lead scanning SQUID imaging studies of trapped flux, superconducting circuits, and novel devices
• Develop and optimize SQUID sensors and measurement techniques
• Design and perform high‑speed electronic measurements ( >10 GHz)
• Design and fabricate novel superconducting circuits and/or sensors using NIST’s advanced cleanroom facilities
• Develop rigorous data analysis pipelines with appropriate statistical validation
• Publish results in high‑impact, peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at major scientific conferences
• Collaborate closely with NIST scientists while maintaining scientific independence and ownership of research outcomes
• Contribute to documentation, software, and data archiving to support long‑term impact of the work

Mentorship and Professional Development

• Development of an independent research program
• Strong publication record
• Visibility within superconducting electronics and quantum metrology communities
• Preparation for academic, national laboratory, or industry research careers

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field (completed or near completion)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications
• Hands‑on experimental research experience with publications, e.g., description of experiments constructed, devices fabricated, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with cryogenic measurements
• Experience with scanning SQUID imaging
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for data analysis and experiment control
• U.S. citizenship preferred

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 characteristics. 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.

The Johns Hopkins University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, career, and retirement benefits. For more information, visit https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.