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Advanced Microscopy Engineer
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Posted 52 days ago
Hybrid Gaithersburg, MD $85K – $133K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Materials Engineering ENTJENTPINTJINTP Engineering
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NIST is seeking an Advanced Microscopy Engineer to conduct cutting-edge research that will impact the development of advanced materials by providing new automated methods to evaluate the structure, composition, and performance properties of materials central to critical technologies. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
What You'll Do
- →NIST's Material Measurement Laboratory conducts measurement science research to benefit industries based in the chemical, biological, and material sciences, and contributes technical expertise to the development of standards.
- →Within this division, the Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Group conducts research and develops metrology to advance, promote, and ensure robust and quantitative microscopy and microanalysis.
- →As an Optical Microscopy Engineer, you will: - Plan and conduct research on advanced optical microscopy methods - Design and build advanced optical microscopes - Demonstrate performance of advanced optical microscopes - Write, technical reports and journal publications and present results to stakeholders
Requirements
- ✓This position has an education requirement.
- ✓Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
- ✓However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
- ✓Use of foreign education for qualifications.
- ✓An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S.
- ✓Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website.
- ✓A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
Personality Fit
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