Post Master
The NIST Dimensional Metrology Group (DMG) is seeking a motivated individual with a background in
engineering or physics to join our team. The DMG has a long history in developing test procedures to
evaluate the performance of dimensional measurement systems (such as Cartesian coordinate
measuring machines, laser trackers, terrestrial laser scanners, X-ray computed tomography systems).
These test procedures are then absorbed into national and international documentary standards
providing traceability, enabling commerce, and ensuring the competitive advantage of US industries.
The group recently acquired (or are in the process of acquiring) several laser scanner systems. These
include a new high accuracy phase-shift terrestrial laser scanner, a hand-held wireless portable scanner,
and a camera-based system with a hand-held scanner. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you
will collaborate closely with experts in dimensional metrology, engineering, mathematics, and computer
science to develop test procedures to assess the performance of these systems. You will work with team
members to model observed systematic errors, propose methods to improve the accuracy of these
systems, and develop uncertainty budgets for measurements made with these systems. You will present
the work in internal meetings, conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
Laser Scanner Performance Evaluation
- A master’s or PhD in engineering or physics or related field.
- A background in performing experimental work, data collection and analysis.
- Ability to control, operate and automate scientific test equipment and instrumentation.
- Familiarity with MATLAB or Python.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Perform experiments to evaluate the performance of the laser scanner systems
- Collaborate in the development of theoretical models of observed errors
- Conduct research to implement novel approaches to reduce any observed systematic errors
- Collaborate in the development of uncertainty budget for measurements made using these
systems - Present research findings at internal meetings, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed
journals.