Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004207)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support collaborations on scientific projects, specifically in the development of traceable standards for 5G, 6G, and beyond. The position will involve technical work across various scientific fields and conducting on-wafer complex permittivity measurements of materials.

Key responsibilities include coordinating industry stakeholder engagement, designing mmWave test electronics, and collaborating with NIST researchers. Candidates should have a PhD in Materials Science Engineering and experience in microelectronic fabrication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with microelectronic fabrication.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python programming.
• Experience with finite element simulations in ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to capture industry needs and provide regular updates.
• Design, simulate, and assemble on-wafer electronics for mmWave test and measurement.
• Collaborate with NIST researchers to develop and execute on-wafer metrology.

Skills

MATLAB

Python programming

Microelectronic fabrication

Finite element simulations

Education

PhD in Materials Science Engineering or a related field

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

PREP Research Associate

CHIPS Funded Project.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) invites a research associate to support collaborations with academic institutions on scientific projects. Individuals in this position will conduct technical work across various scientific fields and support the development of traceable standards for 5G, 6G, and beyond.

Research Title: PREP0004207 - 672.01 - On-wafer complex permittivity measurements of materials

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to capture industry needs and provide regular updates.
• Design, simulate, and assemble on-wafer electronics for mmWave test and measurement.
• Design, simulate, and assemble resonator methods for mmWave test and measurement.
• Integrate measurement systems and perform data measurements and analysis.
• Collaborate with NIST researchers to develop and execute on-wafer metrology.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Materials Science Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with microelectronic fabrication.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python programming.
• Experience with finite element simulations in ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The United States Government is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other federal protected characteristic.