Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004207)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,100 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on developing traceable standards for 5G and beyond. The role involves stakeholder engagement, design, simulation, and analysis of on-wafer electronics. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in Materials Science Engineering with relevant experience and skills in MATLAB, Python, and finite element simulations. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to understand industry needs.
• Design, simulate, and assemble on-wafer electronics for mmWave test.
• Perform all measurements and analysis once the measurement systems are integrated.
• Develop and carry out on-wafer metrology in coordination with NIST researchers.

Skills

Programming in MATLAB

Programming in Python

Finite element simulations in ANSYS

Finite element simulations in COMSOL

Microelectronic fabrication

Strong oral and written communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: PREP Research Associate

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

Salary: $89,000

Overview: This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). The role focuses on developing traceable standards for 5G, 6G, and beyond, utilizing finite element simulations, programming, network analysis, dimensional metrology, and on‑wafer and resonator methods to validate the authenticity of integrated circuits and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to understand industry needs and provide regular updates to solicit feedback.
• Design, simulate, and assemble on‑wafer electronics for mmWave test and measurement.
• Design, simulate, and assemble resonator methods for mmWave test and measurement.
• Perform all measurements and analysis once the measurement systems are integrated.
• Develop and carry out on‑wafer metrology in coordination with NIST researchers.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement benefits. More information available at https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and 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 any other legally protected characteristic.