Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003776)

Job description

Description PREP Research Associate: This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration. Research Title: Hardware-software integration for quantum waveform metrology The work will entail: The Research Associate will work with NIST staff on the development of specialized software, hardware, and techniques for advancing the state-of-the-art in quantum waveform metrology. The Associate will be mentored by experts in the field of quantum-referenced electrical measurements and can expect to acquire advanced technical skills in precision measurements, signal processing, cryogenics, and RF engineering. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: § Develop object-oriente...