Research Scientist: MRAM & High-Speed Metrology

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks an Associate Research Scientist to join the NIST Professional Research Experience program. The position focuses on high-speed metrology for magnetoelectronic devices, requiring a Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include developing optical measurement systems and analyzing data. The role demands strong self-motivation and communication skills, with a maximum duration of 12 months. The position is located in Boulder, CO, and involves significant collaboration with NIST staff.

Qualifications

• Several years of post-degree experience in relevant areas preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in temperature-dependent magnetic simulations.
• Experience developing novel data acquisition platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, and use optical measurement systems.
• Develop high speed electronic measurements using various tools.
• Present results at internal and external meetings.

Skills

Optical measurement systems design

Microwave measurements

Data analysis

Fabrication of magnetic nanostructures

Micromagnetic simulation tools

Scripting languages proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQUID

Ferromagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

MOKE

X-ray reflectometry

Secondary-ion mass spectrometry

Job description

Johns Hopkins University seeks an Associate Research Scientist to join the NIST Professional Research Experience program. The position focuses on high-speed metrology for magnetoelectronic devices, requiring a Ph.D. in Physics or Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include developing optical measurement systems and analyzing data. The role demands strong self-motivation and communication skills, with a maximum duration of 12 months. The position is located in Boulder, CO, and involves significant collaboration with NIST staff.