Postdoctoral Fellow - Vibrational Spectroscopy (OPTIR)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to engage in advanced research utilizing OPTIR microscopy for characterizing polymeric particles. The individual will work alongside NIST researchers in a one-year term research position.

Key qualifications include a Ph.D. in physical sciences or related fields, expertise in high-resolution imaging techniques, and experience in statistical methods. This role provides valuable laboratory experience in a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in physical sciences, materials engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Expertise in high-resolution chemical mapping of materials and tissues.
• Expertise in multivariate statistical methods used for evaluating vibrational spectroscopy data.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods using OPTIR microscopy to characterize nonspherical polymeric particles.
• Design and evaluate experimental systems for examining signal origin and measurement artifacts.
• Contribute to efforts for evaluating crystallinity, molecular structure, and composition.

Skills

High-resolution chemical mapping

Multivariate statistical methods

Participation in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Ph.D. in physical sciences, materials engineering, or chemical engineering

Tools

OPTIR microscopy

Raman spectroscopy

IR microspectroscopy

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to engage in advanced research utilizing OPTIR microscopy for characterizing polymeric particles. The individual will work alongside NIST researchers in a one-year term research position.

Key qualifications include a Ph.D. in physical sciences or related fields, expertise in high-resolution imaging techniques, and experience in statistical methods. This role provides valuable laboratory experience in a collaborative research environment.