Associate Research Scientist; PREP
Listed on 2025-12-08
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Associate Research Scientist (PREP
0003712)
Requisition #: A-177041-60
Status:
Part Time
Type:
Faculty
School:
Whiting School of Engineering
Department/Program:
Commercial and Government Programs Office
This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas.
Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Title:
Powder Diffraction SRM Development
The work will entail: This position will entail working with NIST staff on the Diffraction Metrology and Standards Program, which aims to develop world‑leading instrumentation for X‑ray diffraction and produce a suite of Standard Reference Materials for end users to calibrate their equipment and measurements with.
Key responsibilities:- Maintenance, operation, and upgrades of NIST XRD equipment
- Assistance with measurements and analysis related to certification of SRMs
- Ph.D. in Physics or similar field
- Expertise with Lab View and Python
- Strong track record of building and troubleshooting custom lab equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Specialized experience with X‑ray sources, optics, and detectors a plus (but not required)
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume (limit to 3 pages, include a valid email address)
- Phone number
- Home address/Country
- Languages spoken
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