Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004829)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate for a project with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The role involves collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, focusing on nondestructive defect detection in advanced semiconductor packaging.

Qualified candidates should hold a doctoral degree and have experience in XCT measurements, Python scripting, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between $82,000 and $89,000 a year and includes benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with XCT measurements and image analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D CAD models for simulation.
• Carry out XCT reconstruction and execute image analysis.
• Organize and prepare data sets for publication.

Skills

XCT measurements

Image analysis

Python scripting

Mechanical polishing

Deep learning-based image segmentation

Education

Doctoral degree in physics, engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Salary

$82,000-$89,000 a year

Position Title

PREP Research Associate – CHIPS Funded Project

Job Summary

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). It involves collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and requires a research staff to support a multidisciplinary team working on nondestructive defect detection metrology for advanced semiconductor packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D CAD models for simulation and run XCT simulations.
• Carry out XCT reconstruction and execute image analysis.
• Organize and prepare data sets for publication.
• Prepare samples and perform nondestructive and destructive measurements.
• Present results at internal meetings and with external stakeholders.
• Publish results in journals and present at conferences.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with XCT measurements, reconstruction, and image analysis. Experience with XCT simulation is a plus.
• Experience in writing Python scripts and automating processes through APIs.
• Experience with sample preparation (mechanical polishing, focused ion beam) or scanning electron microscopy imaging is a plus.
• Experience with implementing deep learning-based image segmentation processes is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new fields or techniques.

Additional Information

U.S. Citizen Preferred. Salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Total rewards include health, life, career and retirement benefits. More information can be found at https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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