Processing Scientist

Processing Scientist

Requisition #: A-169374-23

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: Whiting School of Engineering

Department/Program: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Salary: $75,000 - $130,000

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21211

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/169374

General Description

We are seeking a highly motivated materials scientist to lead the materials processing and additive manufacturing (AM) efforts at the JHU's 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 will report to the Executive Director of the MCP and will involve outward facing activities with the broader JHU community, including the School of Medicine, as well as the international electron microscopy community. This is a non-tenure track faculty position of the DMSE funded at 100% FTE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and operate advanced materials processing instruments at the MCP (A laser powder directed energy deposition, and an ultrasonic metal atomizer).
• Train users on measurement techniques, proper operation of instruments, and sample preparation.
• Provide technical expertise, consultation, and collaboration for user research projects.
• Develop, investigate, and apply new procedures, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Assist preparation of research proposals, scientific papers, and conference presentations.
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs to maximize equipment 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.
• Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Stay apprised of developments in experimental instrumentation and technology gaps in AM
• Development of novel AM processes.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Qualifications

A PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering or 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.

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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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/.

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