Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004239)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,500; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role involves conducting technical work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, focusing on experimental studies of vibrational state control and precision spectroscopy of trapped molecular ions. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, proficiency with lasers and optics, and experience in Python programming. A competitive salary ranging from US$78,000 to $80,500 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant research experience.
• U.S. citizen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining experimental apparatus for studies of trapped molecular ions.
• Conducting experiments on vibrational states and precision spectroscopy.
• Guiding junior project members when applicable.
• Recording and managing experimental data.
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presenting results at meetings.

Skills

Proficiency with lasers and optics

Python programming

Experience with ARTIQ experimental control systems

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

PhD in physics, chemistry, or a related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world‑class academic divisions working together as one university.

Salary

US$78,000 - 80,500 per year

Description

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. In this role, the employee will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of collaborations with academic institutions on projects supported by a PREP award, focusing on experimental studies of vibrational state control and precision spectroscopy of trapped molecular ions.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, constructing, improving, and maintaining an experimental apparatus for studies of trapped molecular ions.
• Conducting experiments on vibrational states and precision spectroscopy.
• Collaborating with and providing guidance to junior project members when applicable.
• Recording and managing experimental data.
• Publishing research findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Presenting results at internal meetings and occasional scientific community meetings.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen preferred.
• PhD in physics, chemistry, or a related field.
• Five years of relevant research experience.
• Proficiency with lasers, optics, and trapped ions.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Extensive experience with ARTIQ experimental control systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 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.