Postdoctoral Fellow; PREP

Position Overview

PREP Research Associate – National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). The role supports the development of a quantum cascade laser infrared microscopy technique for high‑throughput measurement of microplastic size distribution and chemical identification in water.

• Advance instrumentation for high‑throughput QCL‑IR microscopy.
• Collect and analyze IR hyperspectral images of microplastics.
• Discuss progress and results with NIST staff.
• Present results at internal meetings and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
• Write papers based on method advancements and datasets collected.

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Polymer Physics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with IR microscopy.
• Ability to analyze vibrational spectral data.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizen preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, without regard to sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.