Advanced Electron Microscopy Research Scientist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Department: Department of Commerce
• Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Salary: $85447 – $133142/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-24
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-30

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Job Summary

Seeking an Advanced Electron Microscopy Research Scientist whose major duties would include developing and applying advanced environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) methods to investigate dynamic processes in semiconductor, quantum, catalytic, and energy-related materials under realistic operating conditions. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include: Designing and implementing in-situ and operando experiments using gas and liquid environmental cells. Performing multimodal measurements combining imaging, diffraction, and analytical spectroscopy Developing quantitative analysis methods for large multidimensional datasets. Correlating structural, chemical, and functional changes at material interfaces. Supporting the development of new measurement capabilities and experimental protocols.

Collaborating with internal and external research partners, and disseminating results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Disseminating results through peer reviewed publications and presentations.

Requirements & 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.

Contact

marsha.mcraeblair@nist.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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