Welcome to NIST's Sensor Science Division. Our Vision is to be the primary driver of innovation in SI-traceable measurements for dimensional, thermodynamic, optical radiation, and fluid flow. We are looking for an Optical Properties of Materials Researcher to characterize how materials interact with light through reflectance, transmittance, and BRDF. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Responsibilities
- As an Optical Properties of Materials Researcher you will: Advance the understanding and measurement of optical properties of materials, specifically to characterize how materials interact with light through reflectance, transmittance, and bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) across the ultraviolet, visible, and short-wave infrared spectral regions. Develop and improve high-accuracy measurement methods for determining optical properties of materials. Perform calibrations for customers. Automate instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis using tools such as Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW. Reduce measurement uncertainties and advance the reliability and traceability of optical property data.
Education
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.
