Postdoctoral Fellow; PREP

General Description

Salary: $82,000–$89,000 a year

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and thus requires that such institutions be the recipients 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.

Development of Acoustic-Based Standards for Gas Flow Metrology

• Contribute to the design, construction, and testing of a flowmeter based on long‑wavelength acoustics.
• Collaborate in the development of theoretical models of acoustic dissipation in a resonant cavity.
• Implement advanced signal‑analysis techniques on acoustic signals to reduce uncertainty, improve speed, and determine fluid properties.
• Conduct research to implement novel approaches for measuring fluid flow and determining gas density based on acoustics and advanced signal processing.
• Present research findings, technological developments, and calibration results at internal meetings, external stakeholder meetings, and scientific conferences.

• A Ph.D. in engineering, physics or a related field.
• Background in experimental research, particularly related to acoustics, fluid flow, signal analysis, or metrology.
• Ability to control, operate and automate scientific test equipment and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with design and simulation tools such as Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, MuMax, OOMMF, COMSOL, or similar.
• Familiarity with programming languages Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Please upload the following with your application:

• CV/Resume (limit to 3 pages, include a valid email address; do not include telephone numbers, home address, or photos).