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    Physical Scientist - Gaithersburg, United States - National Institute of Standards and Technology

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    Summary

    NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Physical Scientist to join our team

    This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

    Duties

    The Building Energy & Environment Division enables cost-effective, energy-efficient, grid-integrated buildings that have healthy and comfortable indoor environments and reduced environmental impacts through advances in measurement science and standards development.

    We are looking for a Physical Scientist to join our team

    If selected, you will:
  • Conduct a variety of hands-on measurement tasks aimed at investigating the electrical and optical characteristics of extended and point defects in wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices.
  • Perform luminescence imaging experiments with wide-field hyperspectral or confocal microscopy imaging systems and map the distribution and spectral emission characteristics of defects over large sample areas.
  • Perform other relevant electrical characterization work, such as current-voltage measurements to support and complement the optical characterization work.
  • Perform data analysis, computation, and modeling to understand and explain the underlying physical effects in wide bandgap semiconductor devices.
  • Communicate and work closely with team members, other NIST teams, and external teams.
  • Present findings in regular meetings and publish work as appropriate.
  • The ideal candidate will have proficiency in programming skills such as MATLAB or Python and will have demonstrated track record in publication of scientific findings.

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