Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004156)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement support

Career development resources

Job summary

Join Johns Hopkins University as a PREP Research Associate focusing on bioelectronic sensing. You'll engage in innovative research, including the design of DNA nanostructures and development of measurement techniques. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Engineering, demonstrating strong communication skills and relevant experience.

Applicants will work closely with a diverse team, contributing to scientific research projects while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience in bioelectronic sensing.
• Expertise with electrochemical or electrical measurements.

Responsibilities

• Design and assembly of DNA nanostructures.
• Development of validation methods for DNA attachment.
• Setup of instrumentation for CMOS bioelectronic measurements.

Skills

Electrochemical measurements

Data analysis with MATLAB

Nanofabrication techniques

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

PREP Research Associate

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) allows research staff to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest. 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

Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioelectronic Sensing

Key Responsibilities

• Design and assembly of DNA nanostructures.
• Development of techniques and validation methods to verify attachment of DNA nanostructures to semiconductor substrates.
• Setup and development of instrumentation to support CMOS bioelectronic measurements.
• Characterization of biotic-abiotic interfaces and surface chemistry.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Expertise with electrochemical (e.g., EIS, cyclic voltammetry) or electrical measurements (e.g., capacitance) of DNA nanostructures or DNA by using CMOS detectors.
• Experience in nanofabrication techniques and processes.
• Data analysis with MATLAB, Mathematica, Python or similar software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizens Preferred

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

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