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CHIPS Research Scientist

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Posted today

HybridBoulder, CO$83K – $130KApply by May 18, 2026PhysicsENTPINTJINTPData
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About the Role

NIST's Quantum Calorimeters Group seeks a physicist to lead development of a novel x-ray microscope for 3D circuit imaging. You will integrate hardware, design control algorithms, and analyze data for tomographic reconstruction. Duties include quantifying performance via 2D/3D imaging and collaborating with CHIPS teams to publish results. 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 Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) sets the definitive U.S. standards for nearly every kind of measurement employed in commerce and research, sometimes across more than 20 orders of magnitude.
  • This position is in PML's Quantum Sensors Division, whose mission is to build the metrological foundation for emerging electronic, magnetic, and photonic technologies.
  • They achieve this by developing high-precision measurement devices, systems, standards, and methodologies and applying them to address national needs.
  • If you are hired as a CHIPS Research Scientist for this division, you will: Integrate hardware and design control algorithms for a novel x-ray microscope specialized in nanoscale 3D circuit imaging.
  • Oversee x-ray and electron data analysis, providing critical inputs for tomographic reconstruction algorithms.
  • Collect and analyze diagnostic data to quantify performance, troubleshoot components, and ensure operational precision.
  • Partner with CHIPS metrology teams and external stakeholders to present findings and publish high-impact results.

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.

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