Processing Scientist

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated materials scientist to lead the materials processing and additive manufacturing (AM) efforts at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Materials Characterization and Processing center (MCP), a multi-user shared instrumentation facility in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), Whiting School of Engineering. The position reports to the Executive Director of the MCP and involves outward-facing activities with the broader JHU community (including the School of Medicine) and the international electron microscopy community. This is a non-tenure track faculty position in DMSE funded at 100% FTE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and operate advanced materials processing instruments at the MCP (laser powder directed energy deposition and an ultrasonic metal atomizer).
• Train users on measurement techniques, proper instrument operation, and sample preparation.
• Provide technical expertise, consultation, and collaboration for user research projects.
• Develop, investigate, and apply new procedures, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Assist in preparation of research proposals, scientific papers, and conference presentations.
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs to maximize performance and availability; troubleshoot hardware and software; coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Develop, implement, and update user training procedures, instrument operation procedures, and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Participate in acquisition efforts for capital equipment and instrumentation, including preparation of instrument acquisition proposals.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Stay apprised of developments in experimental instrumentation and identify technology gaps in AM.
• Develop novel AM processes.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Qualifications

A PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field is required with experience in additive manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of technical, operational, user training, and maintenance requirements of a shared core user research instrumentation facility.
• Experience with laser powder directed energy deposition or cold spray technology.
• Experience with 3D printing, 3D modeling, CAD design, laser cutting, and digital fabrication technologies.
• Experience with training and providing support to users at a core facility.
• Experience with science outreach programs.

Additional Opportunities

• Participate in conferences and engage with MCP users and the broader scientific community.
• Other professional development opportunities.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief research statement (not to exceed two pages), and a list of at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible. To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/ .

Salary & Total Rewards

Salary Range: The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on JHU’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the range. Actual compensation offered will depend on factors including geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training, and other factors determined by the University.

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