Inside Higher Ed
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0003231)
Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
PREP Research Associate – CHIPS Funded Project
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 and thus requires that such institutions be the recipients of a PREP award. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Research Title Implementing Cutting-Edge Technologies for the Realization of Kelvin at NIST
The Work Will Entail The NIST Temperature and Humidity Group is seeking a motivated individual with a background in physics, or chemical engineering or material engineering to join our Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer Calibration Laboratory (SPRTCL). The SPRTCL is the main facility in the United States responsible for realizing the kelvin using the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). The laboratory ensures the most precise temperature measurements with the lowest realized and transferred uncertainties, using Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers (SPRTs) calibrated against nine fixed points ranging from Argon (-189°C) to Silver (961°C). As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with experts in instrumentation, metrology, physics, and engineering to develop and enhance temperature measurement techniques and calibration systems. The laboratory is undergoing major equipment upgrades, and we seek a highly motivated individual to contribute to implementing these upgrades, ensuring the continued precision and accuracy of the United States' national temperature standards.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, testing, and integration of advanced temperature calibration equipment, ensuring that upgrades align with NIST's standards and precision goals.
Collaborate in the implementation of new equipment and methodologies that will enhance the SPRTCL's calibration capabilities and further minimize uncertainties in temperature measurements.
Conduct research to explore new methods, tools, and technologies to enhance the precision of temperature measurements and reduce calibration uncertainties.
Investigate novel approaches for improving the reliability and accuracy of temperature calibration, with an emphasis on the realization of the Kelvin and the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90).
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of equipment upgrades, experimental protocols, calibration results, and research findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Ensure that all results, protocols, software, and documentation are archived properly and shared with the larger NIST community and relevant stakeholders.
Present research findings, technological developments, and calibration results at internal meetings, external stakeholder meetings, and scientific conferences.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in physics or chemical engineering or material engineering.
Background in conducting experimental research, particularly related to temperature measurement, high‑precision instrumentation, or metrology.
Ability to control, operate, and automate scientific test equipment and instrumentation.
Familiarity with design and simulation tools like SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, MuMax, OOMMF, COMSOL, or similar.
Familiarity with the programming languages Python, Matlab, or LabVIEW.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Application Instructions Please upload the following with your application:
CV/Resume
2 professional references
Limit CV to 3 pages and include a valid email address; do not include telephone numbers, home address, or photos.
To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/165932
Privacy Act Statement Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278g‑1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c).
Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, 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 are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at hrbus@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, 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 For more information, see the Federal EEO policy available online.
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. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid‑19‑vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health‑safety/covid‑vaccination‑information/.
Note: This change does not apply to the School of Medicine. SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.
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Research Title Implementing Cutting-Edge Technologies for the Realization of Kelvin at NIST
The Work Will Entail The NIST Temperature and Humidity Group is seeking a motivated individual with a background in physics, or chemical engineering or material engineering to join our Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer Calibration Laboratory (SPRTCL). The SPRTCL is the main facility in the United States responsible for realizing the kelvin using the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). The laboratory ensures the most precise temperature measurements with the lowest realized and transferred uncertainties, using Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers (SPRTs) calibrated against nine fixed points ranging from Argon (-189°C) to Silver (961°C). As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with experts in instrumentation, metrology, physics, and engineering to develop and enhance temperature measurement techniques and calibration systems. The laboratory is undergoing major equipment upgrades, and we seek a highly motivated individual to contribute to implementing these upgrades, ensuring the continued precision and accuracy of the United States' national temperature standards.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, testing, and integration of advanced temperature calibration equipment, ensuring that upgrades align with NIST's standards and precision goals.
Collaborate in the implementation of new equipment and methodologies that will enhance the SPRTCL's calibration capabilities and further minimize uncertainties in temperature measurements.
Conduct research to explore new methods, tools, and technologies to enhance the precision of temperature measurements and reduce calibration uncertainties.
Investigate novel approaches for improving the reliability and accuracy of temperature calibration, with an emphasis on the realization of the Kelvin and the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90).
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of equipment upgrades, experimental protocols, calibration results, and research findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Ensure that all results, protocols, software, and documentation are archived properly and shared with the larger NIST community and relevant stakeholders.
Present research findings, technological developments, and calibration results at internal meetings, external stakeholder meetings, and scientific conferences.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in physics or chemical engineering or material engineering.
Background in conducting experimental research, particularly related to temperature measurement, high‑precision instrumentation, or metrology.
Ability to control, operate, and automate scientific test equipment and instrumentation.
Familiarity with design and simulation tools like SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, MuMax, OOMMF, COMSOL, or similar.
Familiarity with the programming languages Python, Matlab, or LabVIEW.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Application Instructions Please upload the following with your application:
CV/Resume
2 professional references
Limit CV to 3 pages and include a valid email address; do not include telephone numbers, home address, or photos.
To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/165932
Privacy Act Statement Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278g‑1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c).
Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, 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 are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at hrbus@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, 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 For more information, see the Federal EEO policy available online.
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. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid‑19‑vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health‑safety/covid‑vaccination‑information/.
Note: This change does not apply to the School of Medicine. SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.
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