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Research Position

X-Ray Diffraction Researcher

Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Closing in 3 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 23, 2026
Offered salary$93,254

About the role

Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland.

X-Ray Diffraction Researcher

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Posting Summary
Job Title X-Ray Diffraction Researcher
Division Research & Economic Development
Department NIST PREP
Job Effective Date 04/01/2027
Job End Date 03/31/2028
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Contractual
FLSA Exempt
Annual Salary $93,254
Pays $93,254 /per year
Percentage Amount
Fund Source Federal/Grant
Requisition Reason New
Job Duties
  • Supporting the design and implementation of the instrumentation and hardware control systems for autonomous X-ray diffraction experiments.
  • Coordinating with national lab partners at the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, to deploy and optimize experimental setups.
  • Developing and executing synchrotron XRD experiments for in-situ structural analysis of additively manufactured metal alloys.
  • Assisting in the integration of experimental workflows with predictive modeling tools to guide real-time decision-making in AM.
  • Disseminating research findings through publications, conference presentations, and technical reports.

Requested Minimum Qualifications Education:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:
  • Hands-on experience with synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments and data analysis.
  • Experience with instrumentation, experimental automation, and hardware control in scientific research.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/22/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 10/22/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload the following documents to your application.
  • Cover Letter 
  • Resume 
  • CV (optional) 
Quicklink for Posting https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8946

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
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  2. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A

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  3. * Did you achieve a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-3
    • 3-5
    • 5-7
    • 7+
  5. * Do you have experience with synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments and data analysis?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Reference Letter

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