X-Ray Scientist

Requisition #: A-122669-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: Whiting School of Engineering

Department/Program: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: Open until filled

General Description

We are seeking an experienced X-ray scientist who will provide scientific support to the Materials Characterization Processing (MCP) Core Facility in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), Whiting School of Engineering. The successful candidate will manage the micro computed tomography (RX Solutions EasyTom), the X-ray diffraction (Bruker D8 Advance four circle) labs, and a PHI XPS. In addition, there will be new µCT and X-ray tools acquired by the MCP. The position will report to the Director and the Director of Operations of the MCP, and will also involve outward facing activities with the broader Johns Hopkins University, including the School of Medicine and the Applied Physics Laboratory. In addition, this position is the safety officer for the MCP. This is a non-tenure track faculty position of the DMSE.

The successful candidate will establish the two new X-ray facilities' protocols, train users, participate in collaborative research, and develop new techniques. The MCP is committed to furthering the education and developing the career of their staff through attending workshops, meetings and training events.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Establish protocols for the µCT, XRD and XPS instruments and maintain the labs
  • Teach new users and mentor the progression of student knowledge base
  • Develop new techniques
  • Interface with service engineers
  • Guide research directions in X-ray applications with faculty, students and outside users
  • Collaborate or assist in ongoing research with JHU, outside university, government and industrial users
  • Monitor performance of lab environment
  • Support other MCP staff in keeping the facility running
  • Oversee demonstrations, workshops, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate as Co-PI on grants.
  • Participate in the national and international microscopy community.
  • Career development

Qualifications

Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:

  • Experience with µCT acquisition, reconstruction and segmentation
  • Experience with X-ray powder diffraction acquisition and processing
  • Experience with XPS acquisition and processing
  • Experience with thin film and reciprocal mapping measurements
  • Knowledge of crystallography and crystal structures
  • Knowledge of Lab safety.
  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Science plus 3 yrs experience with µCT and XRD
  • Good communication skills
  • Enjoy working with students

To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/122669

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