Postdoctoral Fellow: Superconducting Electronics & Metrology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, life, career, and retirement benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. presents an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University. This role offers a salary between $80,000 and $85,000 and involves leading cutting-edge research in superconducting electronics. Candidates should possess a PhD in Physics or Engineering and demonstrate strong communication skills and scientific productivity through publications. Besides technical responsibilities, this position emphasizes professional development and mentorship within a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of a PhD in a related field.
• Evidence of scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with cryogenic measurements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead scanning SQUID imaging studies of trapped flux and superconducting circuits.
• Develop and optimize SQUID sensors and measurement techniques.
• Publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications

Hands-on experimental research experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages

Education

PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. presents an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University. This role offers a salary between $80,000 and $85,000 and involves leading cutting-edge research in superconducting electronics. Candidates should possess a PhD in Physics or Engineering and demonstrate strong communication skills and scientific productivity through publications. Besides technical responsibilities, this position emphasizes professional development and mentorship within a collaborative research environment.