R&D Scientist: Polymer Durability for AI Infrastructure

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a PREP Research Associate within the Office of Research and Translation to support the Long-Term Materials Durability in Immersion Cooling project. The role involves experimental work, failure analysis, and developing predictive models for polymer components.

Ideal candidates have a PhD/masters in a relevant field with 3+ years’ experience in polymer durability, ML methods, and advanced characterization techniques. U.S. citizenship preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in materials science and engineering, mechanical, or chemical engineering required.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years of research experience in multilayer failure analysis, surface/interface characterization, and polymer durability assessment.
• 3+ years of experience applying machine learning, deep learning, and other AI methods to polymer degradation and service-life prediction.
• Extensive hands-on experience with polymeric materials characterization including microscopy, spectroscopy and mechanical properties.
• Ability to develop predictive models for degradation, durability, and service-life performance.
• Proficiency in Python, R (including package development), and Origin.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, IEEE testing standards for polymers.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing a testbed for accelerated multi-stress testing of materials used in immersion cooling systems, including thermal, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and hygrothermal cycling.
• Conducting chemical, physical, and mechanical characterization of polymer components used in immersion cooling systems during accelerated multi-stress testing.
• Evaluating long-term durability and reliability of immersion cooling systems and developing service-life prediction models for various polymer components.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data; presenting research findings; preparing test protocols, technical standards, reports, and peer-reviewed journal publications.

Job description

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a PREP Research Associate within the Office of Research and Translation to support the Long-Term Materials Durability in Immersion Cooling project. The role involves experimental work, failure analysis, and developing predictive models for polymer components.

Ideal candidates have a PhD/masters in a relevant field with 3+ years’ experience in polymer durability, ML methods, and advanced characterization techniques. U.S. citizenship preferred.