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Posted: 30-Jan-26
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at 89,000.00
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Internal Number: A-180836-26
General Description
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:
Senior Research Scientist - Temperature Metrology
The work will entail:
The NIST Temperature and Humidity Group seeks a Senior Research Scientist with a doctorate in the physical sciences to lead advanced research and development in temperature metrology. This position is based in the NIST Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer Calibration Laboratory (SPRTCL), the United States' primary facility for the realization of the kelvin under the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90), achieving the lowest temperature measurement uncertainties nationally.
The successful candidate will bring extensive professional experience in temperature metrology, including deep expertise in the development and analysis of temperature uncertainty budgets. Working with a high degree of scientific independence, the Senior Research Scientist will conduct original research aimed at advancing temperature realization, with a particular emphasis on the development of novel non-metal fixed points to support future temperature scales. The role also includes improving the measurement capabilities, performance, and scientific output of the SPRTCL.
This position requires scientific leadership in defining research directions, serving as primary author on peer-reviewed publications, and representing NIST research through invited presentations, tutorials, and workshops in temperature metrology. The Senior Research Scientist is expected to contribute to the broader metrology community through technical leadership, knowledge dissemination, and engagement in national and international collaborations.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Conduct and lead independent research in temperature metrology supporting the realization of the kelvin.
- Develop and maintain temperature uncertainty budgets for primary standards and calibrations.
- Design and implement novel non-metal fixed points to advance future temperature scales.
- Improve measurement capability and uncertainty performance of the SPRT Calibration Laboratory.
- Author and publish peer-reviewed scientific papers and technical reports.
- Lead technical tutorials, workshops, and invited presentations in temperature metrology.
- Provide scientific leadership and represent NIST in national and international collaborations.
- Mentor and guide technical staff, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scientists as needed.
- U.S. citizenship may be required for this position.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in physics, physical sciences, or a closely related field.
- Extensive professional experience in temperature metrology at a senior level.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and evaluating temperature uncertainty budgets.
- In-depth knowledge of primary temperature realization using SPRTs and the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90).
- Proven ability to conduct independent research and serve as primary author of peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Demonstrated ability to provide scientific leadership in a research laboratory environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for technical documentation and presentations.
Application Instructions
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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.
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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 ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
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Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.
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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. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. 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/.
The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information. 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 (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
