Recruitment Announcement

THEORY

The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an exceptional theorist with a strong record of creativity and achievement in the field of pattern formation in complex systems. The successful applicant will demonstrate both the ability to build a thriving research program and the ability to interact closely with a group of outstanding experimentalists engaged in advancing the state-of-the-art of nanoscale measurement problems. These problems include the development of new measurement methods for both top-down and bottom-up nanofabrication and nanomanufacturing. The successful applicant will also demonstrate the ability to interact with multiple disciplines and present effectively his or her programs to a variety of audiences. He or she will be expected to establish a new research program that will interface with and build upon extensive NIST programs for electrical, magnetic, chemical, physical, optical, and biological nanoscale measurements and standards. For additional information about the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology please visit http://cnst.nist.gov.

We will consider filling this position at any level (payband III-V, salary $58,206-$149,000) appropriate to the applicants experience. Federal employees receive a generous benefit package.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in physical science or engineering, or equivalent experience combined with education. Experience in modeling, simulation and analysis of pattern formation in complex systems is required. CVs will be accepted on a continuing basis and should be sent by e-mail to CNSTJobs@nist.gov.

NIST is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US citizenship is required.