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We are seeking a Associate Staff Engineer who will support the technical activities of the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI) in the 3D Characterization Facility and under the supervision of the Staff Engineer and Faculty for the Institute.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the 3D characterization facility, including a FE-SEM, EBSD and EDS detectors, in situ mechanical tester, and high-powered femtosecond laser.
• Train researchers in the use of all equipment and manage all aspects of safety in the space.
• Take an active role in the development and integration of peripheral systems for the facility in conjunction with faculty and researcher goals.
• Manage and train users in specimen preparation tools and techniques.
• Manage and train researchers in other material characterization systems as directed by the HEMI staff and faculty.
• Assist in developing budgets and proposals for research experiments and facilities, including estimates and purchases of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Coordinate with Whiting School Manufacturing on the machining of components for research in the 3D facility.
• Assist with the management and scheduling of experimental resources and inventory.
• Assist with presenting and representing Institute capabilities around the university and outside collaborators.
• Facilitate work for researchers with other departments at the University.
• Assist in operation and research efforts in other HEMI facilities, including HyFIRE and AIMD labs.

Special knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience integrating several diagnostic or analytical tools through software and hardware integration.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages.
• Experience with 3D material tomography.
• Familiarity with femtosecond lasers, optics, and laser safety.
• Experience with electron microscopy and detectors used with electron microscopy.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, materials science, or related physical science.
• One to Two years of experience in research or laboratory settings involving materials characterization and advanced scientific instruments.

• Master's Degree in engineering or science.

Classified Title: Associate Staff Engineer 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $54.080-$74,390-$94,710 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/37.5 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute 
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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