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Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a position which is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program in support of microwave impedance measurements. 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.
Primary responsibilities will be leading microwave and RF measurements. Such work will be carried out in close collaboration with partners at NIST as well as industry partners, government laboratories and colleagues at other universities. The position will require publishing findings in peer reviewed journals, presenting the work at project meetings and scientific conferences, mentoring postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students, and contributing to reports for external sponsors. The candidate must be comfortable with the measurement and interpretation of electromagnetic measurements and be proficient in at least one type of programming language for scientific computing (e.g., MATLAB, python, C++).
Education and Experience:
- Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics or related field
Certifications and Licenses:
- None required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic experience with RF measurement equipment
- Basic experience with uncertainty analysis
- Basic experience with scientific computing
- Experience with complex statistical analysis
- Characterization of RF devices.
- Experience with electromagnetic simulator programs
- Measurement and interpretation of electrical properties using probe station.
- Laboratory safety training
- Strong oral and written communication in English language
Salary: $90,000-$110,000 a year
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Please DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
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 the administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Job Type: Full Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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The Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Sciences at Johns Hopkins University is seeking highly motivated faculty at Assistant or Associate Professor level to provide specialized skills to meet the technical requirements of radiation therapy, conduct research, and contribute to teaching in associated education programs. The successful candidate will report to the Chief of Medical Physics Division and will be responsible for supporting all aspects of medical physics duties, including radiation protection, simulation, treatment planning, and machine and patient-specific quality assurance. Candidates with strong communication and collaboration skills are desired. Candidates should be willing to participate in developmental projects that align with the programmatic goals of the department.
The current position will be based at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. This location offers convenient access to a wealth of cultural and historical experiences, as well as numerous opportunities in the vibrant mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions. As an equal opportunity employer, Johns Hopkins University encourages a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals can thrive. For questions regarding this position, please contact Xun Jia, Ph.D., Chief of Medical Physics Division, at .
Facility and Equipment: Johns Hopkins Medicine upholds a tripartite mission of patient care, research, and education. With a commitment to excellence, our department offers comprehensive radiation treatment services across five campuses in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. regions, including the Proton Therapy Treatment Center of Johns Hopkins at Sibley Memorial Hospital. The physics division currently includes 19 faculty physicists, 9 staff physicists, as well as dosimetrists and other staff. Our extensive infrastructure includes nine Elekta linear accelerators, a CyberKnife, two MR simulators, and multiple CT simulators throughout the system. At the proton center, we have three rotating gantries for clinical use and a fixed beam room dedicated to research. We provide a comprehensive range of clinical services at various Johns Hopkins facilities, encompassing intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, LINAC-based and CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery, HDR and LDR brachytherapy, as well as radiopharmaceutical therapy. Treatment planning is conducted using the enterprise-wide Raystation treatment planning system. Our treatment management system, MOSAIQ, is implemented enterprise-wide, facilitating seamless collaboration through a shared database.
Ph.D. Degree in Medical Physics or related fields. Board certification by the American Board of Radiology, the American College or Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine, or other relevant medical physics boards, or eligible for board certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Research and educational experience in a university-based hospital is highly desirable.
Salary: $160,000 - $220,000
Job Type: Full Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct Cello teaching position in the Strings Department at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
The successful candidate will teach in the Young People's String Program (YPSP), Tuned-In Program, and String Department at the Peabody Preparatory.
The successful candidate is required to have a bachelor's degree, a master's degree or equivalent experience is strongly preferred. They must love and have experience teaching young children, as well as have completed violin/viola pedagogy classes/workshops and developed a particular interest in string pedagogy. Experience teaching Suzuki repertoire, and comfort in teaching repertoire outside of and beyond Suzuki books, is preferred. Awareness of the broad mission of the Preparatory, and of the Tuned-In program is required.
Duties :
Teach cello in the Young People's String Program for beginners through Suzuki Book 7 and students through advanced levels in the String Department. Specific duties include teaching one weekday afternoon/evening at one of the Peabody Preparatory' s branches and on Saturdays at the main campus in downtown Baltimore, attending school and department faculty meetings, and aiding in the evolution of a creative department. Based on enrollment and departmental needs, there may be the possibility of teaching string class(es) for the Tuned-In program's Misbin Ensemble and the Young People's String Program. Training and mentoring on the curriculum of the Young People's String Program and Tuned-In program will be tailored to the candidate's experience.
Anticipated State Date: September 2025
ABOUT US:
Established in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory boasts a rich history of nurturing musical talent. With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the school is Maryland's premier community school for music and dance.
The Peabody Preparatory welcomes students of all ages and levels of ability, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can discover and develop their musical potential. Offerings range from early childhood classes that spark a lifelong love of music and dance, to programs designed for adults and professional dancers and musicians seeking to hone their skills.
Located in downtown Baltimore and sharing space with the renowned Peabody Conservatory, the Preparatory also extends its reach through four satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, and Howard County, MD.
+ Bachelor's degree required, master's degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
+ Must love and have experience teaching young children as well as have completed violin/viola pedagogy classes/workshops and developed a particular interest in string pedagogy.
+ Experience teaching Suzuki repertoire, and comfort in teaching repertoire outside of and beyond Suzuki books preferred.
+ Awareness of the broad mission of the Preparatory, and of the Tuned-In program required.
Salary: Starting at $40/hr for private lessons, $50/hr for group classes
Applications received before August 31, 2025 will be given preference, but the position will remain open until filled.
Application submission instructions
- Cover letter
- CV/Resume
- Contract information for three (3) references
PRIORITY DEADLINE: August 31, 2025
Job Type: Part Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Johns Hopkins University
Advanced Academic Programs
Communication Program
Adjunct Faculty
Institution Description:
The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). As the nation's oldest and one of the most prestigious research universities, Johns Hopkins offers high-quality master's degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students in the mid-Atlantic region and online. In addition to the online programs, AAP also offers master's degrees and graduate certificate programs at its Washington, DC Center and at the Homewood campus in Baltimore, MD. AAP has approximately 18,000 enrollments each academic year. JHU is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Position Description:
The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) division seeks non-tenure track adjunct faculty to teach in the Digital Communication, Public and Media Relations, Corporate and Non-profit, Health Communication, and Political Communication concentrations. For a full list of program courses please visit our catalogue: The instructor will teach online or on campus at our Hopkins Bloomberg Center, located at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC. Of particular interest are candidates who have experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications: A successful candidate would ideally be able to begin teaching in August 2022.
+ A Master's degree in Communication or in a relevant field, such as Journalism and Media Studies
+ Professional and/or scholarly experience in Communication
+ One year of college-level teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
+ A Ph.D. or terminal degree in Communication or in a relevant field, such as Journalism and Media Studies
+ The background to teach a wide variety of courses in Communication
+ The ability to teach both on campus and online courses
Salary: $7,210
The position will remain open until filled.
Candidates must submit the following:
+ Cover letter (in your cover letter, please indicate for which course(s) you are applying to teach)
+ Curriculum vitae
+ Teaching evaluations for three most recently taught courses.
+ References upon request.
The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and to submit proof of educational attainment.
Job Type: Part Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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The Department of Pathology of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Division of Neoplastic Hematopathology.
The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a medical staff appointment in The Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
The successful applicant will develop a program of independent scholarship in clinical, translational, or basic science. The focus should be on the areas of neoplastic hematopathology and clinical lab hematology, including coagulation or flow cytometry. Preference will be given to those with a demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishment. Independent funding is encouraged but not mandatory. Diagnostic Hematopathology activities will comprise a significant portion of the duties.
Applicants must have an MD degree or MD/PhD degrees and be Board-certified/eligible, in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology, and preferably Board-certified/eligible in Hematopathology. The successful candidate must be eligible for a State of Maryland medical license.
Salary: 213,500 - $250,000
Interested individuals should submit applications, including a CV, a brief statement of interest, and three references.
Job Type: Full Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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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:
Cost Estimation for Enhanced Building Performance
The work will entail:
The researcher will play a critical role in advancing the NIST mission to improve the quality of life through measurement science for enhanced resilience to natural disasters. The scope of work includes (1) advancing the implementation of the NIST framework for economic evaluation of recovery-based seismic design (NIST SP 1277 ( ) for existing buildings; (2) developing order-of-magnitude estimates to support implementation of the NIST Hazard Mitigation Technology (HMM ( ) for reducing building vulnerability to damage from Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires; and (3) developing repair cost estimation models the to improve building component damage consequences within NIST's Nonstructural Element Database (NED).
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
§ Extend benefit-cost analysis of recovery-based design for new buildings to existing buildings through the development of case studies for retrofitting existing buildings for functional recovery
§ Develop cost estimates for the replacement or retrofit of building components to improve residential building performance from WUI fires
§ Develop repair cost estimate models and/or workflows that facilitate the quantification of repair costs for various non-structural building components.
§ Support NIST-led economic evaluation of benefits and costs of design archetypes or case studies
§ Writing and presenting results for academic, government, industry, and general audiences
§ Industry experience in construction cost estimation is required.
§ Proficiency in technical writing and presentations to research and practitioner audiences.
§ Experience or interest in working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team.
Salary: $160 per hour
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Please DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
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.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Job Type: Part Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Perception Performance of Robotic Systems
Position Description:
The Intelligent Systems Division at NIST is investigating the performance of 3D vision systems for various manufacturing and automation applications. The research will focus on conducting experiments and analyzing data to understand these systems' performance. This will support the development of performance metrics for these systems for various industrial applications.
Duties:
The duties will be tailored to fit the applicant's qualifications, and the applicant will be trained on the use of certain systems needed for the following possible duties:
? Conduct experiments to realize several existing and novel test methods for 3D vision systems.
? Research the effects of various physical properties of an object and sensor settings on the test metrics.
? Program collaborative robot arms for conducting various automation tasks.
? Use metrology systems (e.g., laser trackers, CMMs, etc.) for establishing reference measurements.
? Use analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Spatial Analyzer, Polyworks, Excel, etc.) to interpret results and produce visualizations.
? Write reports and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
? Work with commercial bin-picking systems.
? Assist in the development of demonstrations for trade shows and conferences.
? Writ e reports and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
? Work schedule: On-campus (Gaithersburg, MD), Full-time (40hrs/week)
Not all the qualifications below are required.
? Education: Engineering majors with bachelor's/master's degree, or in final or penultimate years of bachelor's/master's degree.
? Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks
? Experience using MATLAB and Python.
? Programming experience in one or more of the following computer languages: C++, Java
? Experience using 3D printers.
? Basic understanding of robot control theory (DH parameters, kinematics, etc.)
? Basic understanding of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or RGBD cameras
? Basic understanding of the Unix/Linux operating systems
? Working knowledge of 3D point cloud data processing techniques using Point Cloud Library (PCL - ), CloudCompare, or other similar tools
Salary: $50,000-$65,000 a year
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Please DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
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.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Job Type: Full Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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PREP Research Associate 2
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
Emergency Response Robot Standards Development
JOB DESCRIPTION
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is leading an international initiative to develop standardized test methods for ground-based robotic systems and small unmanned aircraft systems. This work is being carried out through the ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications--Response Robots (ASTM E54.09).
NIST invites collaboration on research and development efforts aimed at advancing standardized testing for robotic systems. The scope of this collaborative research includes:
+ Designing test apparatuses, performance metrics, and data collection tools to evaluate system capabilities and remote operator proficiency.
+ Validating testing protocols, modeling and simulation tools, and reference materials.
+ Analyzing experimental data to establish average and best-in-class performance benchmarks, enabling responders to assess and compare their systems using standardized metrics.
+ Analyze sensor data and draw suitable conclusions for improving the robot's efficiency
+ Conduct research to improve and innovate robotic technologies, including AI integration, sensor development, and automation processes.
+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate robotics solutions into existing systems and workflows.
+ Test, evaluate, and troubleshoot robotic systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.
+ Maintain accurate documentation of designs, processes, and results, and prepare technical reports for stakeholders
+ Provide technical support and guidance to other engineers and stakeholders involved in robotics projects.
Collaborative work will take place at NIST facilities, and at designated field exercises or data collection events. Testing will involve representative robotic systems to assess the relevance and effectiveness of the test methods for public safety applications.
EXPECTATIONS/RESPONSABILITIES
- The researcher is expected to be able to work independently.
- They must be able to communicate their goals, needs, and project updates clearly.
- They will be expected to document their work well and be prepared to present findings.
- They will conduct experiments, analyze data, and report/document results through technical publications.
Required experience:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have or the ability to obtain a Part 107 remote pilot certificate.
- Strong background in engineering or engineering technology or related field.
- Must have strong 3-D modeling experience in SketchUp or similar software
- Programming in Python, C++ or equivalent.
Preferred experience:
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Strong working knowledge of video editing software; adobe premier
- Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft office products (excel, word, powerpoint)
- Strong working knowledge of indesign
Salary: $60,000-$80,000 a year
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Please DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
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.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Job Type: Full Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Perception Performance of Robotic Systems
Position Description:
The Intelligent Systems Division at NIST is investigating the performance of 3D vision systems for various manufacturing and automation applications. The research will focus on conducting experiments and analyzing data to understand these systems' performance. This will support the development of performance metrics for these systems for various industrial applications.
Duties:
The duties will be tailored to fit the applicant's qualifications, and the applicant will be trained on the use of certain systems needed for the following possible duties:
? Conduct experiments to realize several existing and novel test methods for 3D vision systems.
? Research the effects of various physical properties of an object and sensor settings on the test metrics.
? Program collaborative robot arms for conducting various automation tasks.
? Use metrology systems (e.g., laser trackers, CMMs, etc.) for establishing reference measurements.
? Use analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Spatial Analyzer, Polyworks, Excel, etc.) to interpret results and produce visualizations.
? Write reports and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
? Work with commercial bin-picking systems.
? Assist in the development of demonstrations for trade shows and conferences.
? Writ e reports and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
? Work schedule: On-campus (Gaithersburg, MD), Full-time (40hrs/week)
Not all the qualifications below are required.
? Education: Engineering majors with bachelor's/master's degree, or in final or penultimate years of bachelor's/master's degree.
? Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks
? Experience using MATLAB and Python.
? Programming experience in one or more of the following computer languages: C++, Java
? Experience using 3D printers.
? Basic understanding of robot control theory (DH parameters, kinematics, etc.)
? Basic understanding of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or RGBD cameras
? Basic understanding of the Unix/Linux operating systems
? Working knowledge of 3D point cloud data processing techniques using Point Cloud Library (PCL - ), CloudCompare, or other similar tools
What is PREP?
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 and thus requires that such institutions be the recipients 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. A candidate hired for this position will be through the university that is associated with the NIST PREP program and will be an employee of that University.
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 a year
Please upload the following with your application:
- CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Please DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
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.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Job Type: Full Time
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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