X-Ray Diffraction Researcher

Morris Heights Health Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, seeks an X-ray Diffraction Researcher to advance autonomous XRD experiments and hardware control systems. You will coordinate with national lab partners to deploy optimized setups and perform in-situ analyses of additively manufactured alloys.

The role emphasizes instrumental automation, data analysis, and disseminating findings through publications and conferences within a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments and data analysis.
• Experience with instrumentation, experimental automation, and hardware control in scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and implementation of instrumentation and hardware control systems for autonomous X-ray diffraction experiments.
• Coordinating with national lab partners at the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, to deploy and optimize experimental setups.
• Developing and executing synchrotron XRD experiments for in-situ structural analysis of additively manufactured metal alloys.
• Assisting in the integration of experimental workflows with predictive modeling tools to guide real-time decision-making in AM.
• Disseminating research findings through publications, conference presentations, and technical reports.

Skills

Synchrotron XRD experiments

Data analysis

Instrumentation & hardware control

Experimental automation

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Materials Science/Physics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

XRD instrumentation

XRD data analysis software

Job description

Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland.

Posting Summary

Job Title

Job Title X-Ray Diffraction Researcher

Division

Division Research & Economic Development

Department

Department NIST PREP

Job Effective Date

Job Effective Date 04/01/2027

Job End Date

Job End Date 03/31/2028

Work Status

Work Status Full Time

Position Category

Position Category Contractual

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Annual Salary $93,254

Pays $93,254 /per year

Percentage Amount

Requisition Reason

Requisition Reason New

Job Duties

• Supporting the design and implementation of the instrumentation and hardware control systems for autonomous X-ray diffraction experiments.
• Coordinating with national lab partners at the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, to deploy and optimize experimental setups.
• Developing and executing synchrotron XRD experiments for in-situ structural analysis of additively manufactured metal alloys.
• Assisting in the integration of experimental workflows with predictive modeling tools to guide real-time decision-making in AM.
• Disseminating research findings through publications, conference presentations, and technical reports.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience:

• Hands-on experience with synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments and data analysis.
• Experience with instrumentation, experimental automation, and hardware control in scientific research.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Posting Number

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/22/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/22/2026