Senior Metrology Scientist for Advanced Body Armor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 123,311 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life benefits

Career support

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Pre-PREP Research Associate focused on metrology for advanced body armor systems. The candidate will support scientific research by developing analysis tools and investigating data management techniques.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in scripting languages such as Matlab and Python. A total rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement will be offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Material Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with digital image correlation and particle tracking.

Responsibilities

• Investigating storage methods for maintenance data.
• Developing analysis pipelines for testing of advanced body armor.
• Preparing manuscripts, data, and code for publication.

Skills

Digital image correlation

Scripting languages (Matlab, Python)

Mechanical testing instruments

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Load frames

Drop towers

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Pre-PREP Research Associate focused on metrology for advanced body armor systems. The candidate will support scientific research by developing analysis tools and investigating data management techniques.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in scripting languages such as Matlab and Python. A total rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement will be offered.