Senior Research Scientist, Polymer Rheology & Metrology

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a PREP Research Associate to lead metrology development in rheology, thermal analysis, and structure–property relationships for complex polymeric materials. You will conduct independent research translating measurements into industry-relevant metrics and standards.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, strong data and writing abilities, and on-site laboratory work in Gaithersburg.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in rheology, including orthogonal superposition rheology and large amplitude oscillatory rheology.
• Experience with thermal analysis (DSC and at least one of DMA/TGA/TMA/CTE/thermal conductivity methods), including calibration/validation.
• Solid background in cure kinetics, chemorheology, and polymer physics.
• Experience with additive manufacturing (extrusion-based and vat photopolymerization).
• Strong quantitative/data skills (e.g., Matlab/Python/Origin/JMP)for processing large datasets, fitting models, and producingpublication-quality figures.
• Track record of technical writing (peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, SOPs) and communicating results to mixed audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor students/postdocs,and coordinate cross-functional collaborations.
• Ability to work on-site in Gaithersburg, MD and meet all safety/training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rheological characterization of complex fluids and soft solids.
• Lead thermal and thermomechanical characterization.
• Characterize and model reactive/curing systems.
• Build structure-property insights through multimodal characterization.
• Author publications and present research to stakeholders.

Skills

Rheology

Thermal analysis

Data analysis

Publication writing

Project leadership

Education

Ph.D. in polymer science

Tools

Matlab

Python

Origin

JMP

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a PREP Research Associate to lead metrology development in rheology, thermal analysis, and structure–property relationships for complex polymeric materials. You will conduct independent research translating measurements into industry-relevant metrics and standards.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field, strong data and writing abilities, and on-site laboratory work in Gaithersburg.