Postdoctoral Fellow: Thermoreflectance & Thermal Metrology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role involves designing and operating thermoreflectance instrumentation, measuring thermal properties, and working collaboratively on physics-based analysis. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess experience in thermal metrology and instrumentation. The compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, highlighting the university's commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, optics, materials science/engineering, or related field.
• Experience in designing, building, and operating thermoreflectance-based measurement instrumentation.
• Experience with data modeling and programming (MATLAB required).

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, operating, and/or refining pump-probe instrumentation.
• Operating and developing physics-based analysis software.
• Measuring thermal property data for collaborators and stakeholders.

Skills

Designing thermoreflectance-based measurement instrumentation

Thermal metrology

Data modeling and programming (MATLAB)

Thin film deposition and characterization

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in physics, optics, materials science/engineering, or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role involves designing and operating thermoreflectance instrumentation, measuring thermal properties, and working collaboratively on physics-based analysis. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess experience in thermal metrology and instrumentation. The compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, highlighting the university's commitment to equal opportunity.