Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004308)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement support

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a PREP Research Associate as a Postdoctoral beamline Scientist. This role involves scientific research collaboration at the NIST SURF III EUV reflectometry facility, focusing on optical metrology and data acquisition technology.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in physics or engineering and have experience with beamline operations and related instrumentation. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or related field is required.
• Experience with optical metrology instruments and detector design.
• Familiarity with synchrotron beamline operations and ultra-high vacuum systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review of EUV multilayer mirror technology.
• Operate, maintain, and upgrade beamline 7.
• Develop mechanical designs using CAD software.

Skills

Optical metrology instrument design

EUV lithography

Synchrotron beamline operations

Data acquisition hardware/software

CAD software

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

CAD software

Job description

PREP Research Associate – Postdoctoral beamline Scientist

CHIPS Funded Project. This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). The candidate will support collaboration's scientific research at the NIST SURF III Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) reflectometry facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review of EUV multilayer mirror technology, EUV reference standards and develop a report based on review.
• Operate, maintain and upgrade beamline 7.
• Develop roadmap for EUV reflectometry reference standard with staff.
• Interact with NIST and partner institution staff to develop mechanical design of components for an ultra‑high vacuum synchrotron end‑station using CAD software.
• Run, optimize, and document data acquisition codes in LabVIEW and Python.
• Aid NIST staff in developing plans for beamline removal of legacy hardware and integration of new systems onto SURF III beamline 7.
• Prepare written reports and documentation for sample measurement, operation of instrumentation and safety.
• Provide input for CHIPS quarterly progress reports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with optical metrology instrument and detector design, EUV lithography, synchrotron beamline operations, ultra‑high vacuum systems, X‑ray and/or EUV instruments.
• Use and development of data acquisition hardware and software (LabVIEW and Python).
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Statistical data analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Salaray range as referenced (minimum and maximum salaries in posting).
• Johns Hopkins total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits, and activities on the basis of merit and without discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.