The Mines NIST PREP program seeks a scientist to join the Quantum Calorimeters Group at NIST and a team of researchers optimizing, calibrating, and using cryogenic sensors to perform x-ray emission and absorption spectroscopy with metrological accuracy and precision.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Previous experience with precision measurements in a laboratory setting
- Ability to develop data analysis procedures and software
- Ability to work with peers in a collaborative environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Benefits
- A variety of rich health and dental offerings
- Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Free RTD Ecopass