Postdoctoral Fellow; PREP

General Description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). It involves scientific research across various fields and supports collaboration with academic institutions. The role focuses on developing on‑wafer metrology for tunable dielectrics, anisotropic materials, and out‑of‑plane permittivity, using finite‑element simulations, programming, network analysis, dimensional metrology, and web‑based programming to validate the authenticity of integrated circuits for the mmWave industry.

Salary: $120,000 per year

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to understand industry needs and provide regular updates.
• Design, simulate, and assemble on‑wafer devices for mmWave test and measurement.
• Integrate measurement systems and perform all measurements and analyses on data.
• Develop and carry out a plan to test new materials characterization metrologies in coordination with a NIST researcher.

• Doctorate degree in Physics, Materials Science Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience with on‑wafer calibration and materials metrology.
• Familiarity with programming in MATLAB.
• Experience with HFSS, Circuit, and Q3D.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

The position offers a base salary of $120,000 per year, with additional benefits including comprehensive health, life, career, and retirement support, as part of Johns Hopkins University's total rewards package.

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