Scanning Probe Metrology Postdoc – Ultra‑Low Temperature

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support scientific research within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The ideal candidate will have a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics and significant experience in scanning probe instrumentation and metrology.

Key responsibilities include developing new instrumentation, supporting ongoing experiments, and presenting results. A preference for U.S. citizens applies. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience designing and building STM and AFM systems operating in ultra-low temperatures.
• Experience in developing LabVIEW VIs for spectroscopic mapping.
• Experience in Python programming for instrumentation control.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel instrumentation for scanning probe microscopy.
• Support ongoing operations of scanning probe microscopy experiments.
• Present results at internal and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Designing and building STM/AFM systems

Python programming

LabVIEW programming

3D CAD design using Creo

Molecular beam epitaxy growth

Education

PhD in experimental condensed matter physics or related field

Tools

Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM)

Atomic force microscopy (AFM)

Cryogenic systems

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support scientific research within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The ideal candidate will have a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics and significant experience in scanning probe instrumentation and metrology.

Key responsibilities include developing new instrumentation, supporting ongoing experiments, and presenting results. A preference for U.S. citizens applies. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.