Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004384)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a PREP Research Associate based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role, part of the NIST Professional Research Experience program, focuses on developing finite element models and characterizing material degradation for the CHIPS initiative. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields, experience in mechanical testing, and strong communication skills. Salary range is between $82,000 - $87,000.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant field required.
• Experience in nano- and micro-scale mechanical testing and materials characterization.
• Strong ability to communicate research results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models of thermomechanical behavior.
• Characterize degradation of materials before and after accelerated aging.
• Provide technical leadership on finite element modeling.

Skills

Finite element modeling

Materials characterization

Advanced semiconductor packaging

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

PREP Research Associate (CHIPS Funded Project)

Position located in the Infrastructure Materials Group, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. This role is part of the NIST Professional Research Experience (PREP) program and supports the CHIPS initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models of thermomechanical behavior of heterogeneous multilayered systems.
• Characterize degradation of materials and interfaces before, during, and after accelerated laboratory aging.
• Develop reliability models for complex advanced packaging systems.
• Provide technical leadership on finite element modeling of failure mechanisms in multilayered polymeric structures.
• Disseminate research results through presentations at conferences, publication of journal papers, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship preferred.
• Currently live in the United States.
• Ph.D. in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in nano- and micro-scale mechanical testing and materials characterization.
• Experience in finite element modeling of heterogeneous systems.
• Experience in advanced semiconductor packaging is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range

$82,000 - $87,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Job is suitable for people of all ages, sexes, genders, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Educational, training, and experience are the primary criteria used to evaluate candidates.