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Johns Hopkins University Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0003185) in Gaithersburg, Maryland
PREP Research Associate
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.
Research Title:
Mechanical Testing and Modeling for Heterogeneous Multilayered Polymeric Structures
The work will entail:
The Infrastructure Materials Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks a researcher with knowledge of finite element analysis and extensive expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: instrumented mechanical testing, adhesion testing, polymer degradation characterization, and material damage analysis and modeling.
If selected, you will play a significant role in the projects related to the reliability study of polymeric materials used in electronic applications. This includes working with NIST staff and external partners on planning and executing experimental research and modeling to evaluate the reliability and service lifetime of heterogeneous multilayered polymeric structures in semiconductors and other applications. The results will be used to understand the root causes of the multilayer failures, providing a scientific basis for test method development, material selection, and product quality assurance for the semiconductor industry.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Developing new test methods for mechanical properties of heterogeneous multilayered systems.
Characterizing the degradation of materials and interfaces before, during, and after exposure to accelerated laboratory aging.
Developing reliability models based on robust datasets of materials and interface properties before and after aging.
Providing technical leadership on finite element modeling of failure mechanisms in multilayered polymeric structures.
Disseminating research results through presentations at conferences, publication of journal papers, and technical reports.
Ph.D. in Physics / Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science / Electrical Engineering
Strong oral and written communication skills
Currently living in the United States
Experience in:
Finite element modeling of heterogeneous systems
Nano- and micro-scale materials characterization
Degradation or failure analysis of polymeric materials
Experience in experimental design and corresponding software development preferred
Salary: $78,000-$88,000 a year
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Job Type: Full Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
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