Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004401) - #Faculty

PREP Research Associate CHIPS Funded Project. 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 want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research. Research Title: Digital Twins for Atomic Layer Deposition Processes The work will entail: The Chemical Sciences Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists working on advanced modeling of atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. The project will develop a suite of in situ metrology tools to quantify mass transport processes occurring during thermal ALD. Metrology data will support the development of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and machine learning (ML) models of transport and surface reaction processes, with the ultimate goal of producing validated digital twins for thermal ALD processes. The project team includes experts in vapor phase deposition processes, in situ optical metrology, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) design, numerical modeling, and machine learning. NIST maintains unique facilities for the development and application of fast and sensitive in situ diagnostics for vapor phase deposition processes. Multiple research-grade ALD systems dedicated to oxide, metal, and sulfide film deposition are available, as well as optical measurements spanning the UV and mid-IR wavelengths tailored for surface and gas-phase processes. U.S. Citizen Preferred Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Operating and maintaining multiple ALD system and custom in situ optical setups Performing temporally- and spatially-resolved optical measurements during ALD Using and analyzing optical process data to validate transport models Publishing findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at conferences Hands‑on expertise in the design and assembly of research‑grade ALD reactors Expertise in building and maintaining custom lab instrumentation Expertise in vapor phase deposition processes such as ALD Safe operation and maintenance of ALD systems Operation of in situ process diagnostics, including custom optical setups Knowledgeable in vapor transport mechanisms, precursor chemistry, and process development/optimization applicable to ALD Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry, physics, materials science, or related field Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to work as part of a team and independently Salary: $80,000 - $89,000 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. Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: 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 characteristics. 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 or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved. Job Type: Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins University