CHIPS Research Scientist

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