NIST Mass Spectrometry Metrology for Trace Detection and Chemical Imaging

Due: May 1, 2025

$82,764

Description

This opportunity focuses on the trace chemical detection and/or chemical mapping of analytes from surfaces and complex matrices utilizing mass spectrometric techniques. Analytes of interest include, but are not limited to, explosives, narcotics, proteins/peptides, metabolites, biomolecules, pharmaceuticals, and inorganics (isotopic ratios, speciation). The project will focus on the design and development of front-end techniques, devices, and platforms with the potential to directly sample, or separate, analytes from complex matri...

Award Ceiling$82,764

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Education and Experience Applicants must have earned a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M., or academically equivalent research doctorate before beginning tenure. The Fellowships Office makes NRC Research Associateship awards at the postdoctoral and senior researcher levels. Postdoctoral Associateships:Applicants must have held the doctorate for less than five years as of the application deadline. Senior Asso...

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Physical Sciences- Engineering- Chemical Sciences- Materials Science

Grantor Contact InformationThomas P Forbes, thomas.forbes@nist.gov, 301.975.2111; Greg Gillen, j.gillen@nist.gov, 301.975.2190Grantor Emailrap@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Fellowships Office since 1954, these programs offer a comprehensive research experience through a rigorous selection process. The programs aim to: 1) Offer promising postdoctoral and senior scientists/engineers the chance to pursue self-directed research aligned with sponsoring laboratories' goals, 2) Enhance comprehensive research efforts of participating laboratories, 3) Provide recent doctoral graduates a platform for focused research collaboration with permanent laboratory staff, and 4) Foster professional growth by providing opportunities to gain skills, experience, and connections with leading scientists, ultimately enhancing career prospects in academia, industry, or government research roles. The programs provide mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to influence government policy.

Additional InformationLocation: Gaithersburg, MD. The stipend includes a base amount of $82,764.00 with an additional travel allotment of $3,000.00. Additional URLs:

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/nrc-research-associateship-programs

https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fellowships/afrl #

https://www.nationalacademies.org

https://www.nationalacademies.org/documents/embed/link/LF2255DA3DD1C41C0A42D3BEF0989ACAECE3053A6A9B/file/D13308589A09EC935FA87723EB963103495DB429AE7F?noSaveAs=1

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/for-applicants

Supporting Linkhttps://ra.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/opportunity.aspx?LabCode=50&ROPCD=506431&RONum=B8187