Senior Researcher

Amentum•Washington, DC

4d•$120,000

About The Position

Purpose and Impact: The Electronics Science and Technology Division (ESTD) conducts programs of basic science and applied research and development. A technically diverse staff of experimental, theoretical, and computational physicists, surface and materials scientists, chemists, and electrical, electronic, chemical and mechanical engineers reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the Division’s research. This position involves... Optoelectronic Devices | Thin-film processing spin-coating and electrochemical polymerization Materials Development | Nanocrystal synthesis Characterization Techniques | X-ray diffraction (XRD): powder and synchrotron-based, X-ray scattering (SAXS, WAXS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic force microscopy (AFM), Neutron reflectometry (NR), Optical spectroscopy (FTIR, UV-Vis, photoluminescence), Ellipsometric-porosimetry, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Inductively-coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES), Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy Work Schedule: 8-5 Essential Responsibilities: Will perform this above as directed. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Work environment is desk/computer and lab oriented with no heavy lifting or strong mental demands present.

Requirements

Knowledge of electronic materials techniques, including analysis, testing, creation, and related general computer programming.
Clearance Required: Secret
PhD, Chemistry or similar
2-5

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of nanocrystal synthesis and hybrid nanostructures

Responsibilities

Will perform this above as directed.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.