Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004169)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role involves designing and operating thermoreflectance instrumentation, measuring thermal properties, and working collaboratively on physics-based analysis. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess experience in thermal metrology and instrumentation. The compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, highlighting the university's commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, optics, materials science/engineering, or related field.
• Experience in designing, building, and operating thermoreflectance-based measurement instrumentation.
• Experience with data modeling and programming (MATLAB required).

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, operating, and/or refining pump-probe instrumentation.
• Operating and developing physics-based analysis software.
• Measuring thermal property data for collaborators and stakeholders.

Skills

Designing thermoreflectance-based measurement instrumentation

Thermal metrology

Data modeling and programming (MATLAB)

Thin film deposition and characterization

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in physics, optics, materials science/engineering, or related field

Job description

PREP Research Associate

CHIPS Funded Project

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Johns Hopkins University: Whiting School of Engineering: Office of Research and Translation

Research Title: Thermoreflectance Thermal Property Measurements (U.S. Citizens Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, operating, and/or refining pump-probe instrumentation
• Operating and developing physics-based analysis software
• Measuring thermal property data for internal and external collaborators and stakeholders
• Depositing and characterizing thin films in the NIST NanoFab
• Presenting results at internal and/or external meetings as required
• Writing and publishing results

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, optics, materials science/engineering, or related field
• Experience in designing, building, and operating thermoreflectance-based measurement instrumentation
• Experience in thermal metrology, thermal analysis, and optics
• Experience in thin film deposition and thin film characterization
• Experience with data modeling and programming (MATLAB required)
• Expertise in semiconductor manufacturing processes and device failure analysis
• Experience working in cleanrooms
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. 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.