Senior Research Scientist (PREP0004199)

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, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university.

Johns Hopkins University: Whiting School of Engineering: Office of Research and Translation

Salary: $75,000 - $120,510.00 a year

PREP Research Associate

CHIPS Funded Project.

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards andTechnology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP).NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaboratewith researchers at academic institutions on specific projects ofmutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to berecipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from awide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research acrossvarious fields. Individuals in this position will perform technicalwork supporting the collaboration's scientific research.

Research Title

Materials science and rheology of complex polymeric andcomposite materials

The work will entail

The Materials Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute ofStandards and Technology is seeking a Materials Scientist to leadmetrology development in rheology, thermal analysis, andstructure-property relationships for complex polymeric andcomposite materials. Candidate will conduct high-level, independentresearch, translating cutting-edge measurements intoindustry-relevant metrics, reference methods/materials, andstandards.

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

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in polymer science, materials science, chemicalengineering, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in rheology, including advanced techniques such asorthogonal superposition rheology and large amplitude oscillatoryshear rheology.
• Experience with thermal analysis (DSC and at least one ofDMA/TGA/TMA/CTE/thermal conductivity methods), includingcalibration/validation.
• Solid background in cure kinetics, chemorheology, and polymerpolymer physics.
• Experience with additive manufacturing (extrusion-based and vatphotopolymerization)
• 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 mixedaudiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor students/postdocs,and coordinate cross-functional collaborations.
• Ability to work on-site in a laboratory setting in Gaithersburg,MD and meet all safety/training requirements.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximumsalaries for this position and is based on Johns HopkinsUniversity's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not allcandidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may varyand will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may includethe successful candidate's geographic location, skills, workexperience, internal equity, market conditions, education/trainingand other factors, as reasonably determined by theUniversity.

Total Rewards

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Background Checks

After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s)for this position will be subject to a pre-employment backgroundcheck including education verification. When deciding whether acandidate’s conviction history is job-disqualifying, the Universityconsiders the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that haspassed since the conviction, and the nature of the job beingsought.

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