Precision RF Power Research Associate

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in enhancing RF power measurement techniques. The successful candidate will collaborate on scientific projects, focusing on precision measurements and data analysis through established procedures and novel algorithms.

An ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with experience in laboratory equipment and complex software projects. The position emphasizes collaboration and thorough documentation of research work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, optics, or a related field required.
• Practical research experience with laboratory equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and statistics is necessary.
• Experience with complex software projects and version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop test systems for precision RF power measurements.
• Write and perform new measurement procedures.
• Conduct detailed analysis of measurement uncertainty.
• Document lab work thoroughly for reproducibility.
• Collaborate on complex software development.

Skills

Laboratory equipment usage

Data analysis algorithms implementation

Multivariate calculus

Linear algebra

Statistics

Version control (Git)

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in enhancing RF power measurement techniques. The successful candidate will collaborate on scientific projects, focusing on precision measurements and data analysis through established procedures and novel algorithms.

An ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with experience in laboratory equipment and complex software projects. The position emphasizes collaboration and thorough documentation of research work.