Materials Science Specialist

4 days ago


Maryland City, Maryland, United States The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Full time

The Chemical Sciences Group at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Materials Science Specialist to join our team. As a Materials Science Specialist, you will work across a wide-range of research domains including polymer chemistry, synthetic chemistry, materials science, and more.

Your primary responsibilities will be to design and lead an independent research project focused on developing new technical capabilities for new business development, perform experiments, assist with the development of new materials via chemical synthesis, material characterization, and performance testing, both in the lab and in the field.

Our ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science or a related field with a focus on polymer science, 1+ year research experience in a laboratory environment, a background in precision polymer synthesis, novel polymer topologies, or stimuli-responsive systems, and published research in peer-reviewed journals.

The estimated salary for this position is $115,000 - $155,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.


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