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Associate Research Scientist (PREP0003712)

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Overview

Associate Research Scientist (PREP0003712) at The Johns Hopkins University. This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. PREP staff may collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on projects of mutual interest; institutions must be recipients of a PREP award. Employees will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration. Requisition

Requisition #: A-177041-60 Status: Part Time Type: Faculty School: Whiting School of Engineering Department/Program: Commercial and Government Programs Office Salary: $50-60 per hour Location City: Gaitherburg Location State: MD Location Zip Code: 20899 Closing Date: Open until filled To apply: apply.interfolio.com/177041 General Description

PREP Research Associate. This position is part of the PREP program. 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. Research 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 Will Include But Are Not Limited To

Maintenance, operation, and upgrades of NIST XRD equipment Assistance with measurements and analysis related to certification of SRMs Qualifications

Ph.D. in Physics or similar field Expertise with LabView 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) Application Instructions

CV/Resume Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume. Self portraits Phone number Home address/Country Citizenship status Languages spoken Sex/Gender Privacy Act Statement

Authority:

15 U.S.C. 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c) Purpose:

The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty. PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program. Routine Uses:

NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates. Disclosure:

Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the stated purpose. To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/177041 Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Pre-Employment Information

If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu. Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. EEO Is The Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Seasonal flu vaccine is still required. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. For SOM, vaccination requirements differ; see the provided links for details. The following provisions may apply depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B and vaccination history. Vaccinations are provided at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Seniority level

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