Senior Research Scientist (PREP0004703)

PREP Research Associate – Data Scientist / Computer Scientist: Large Scale Network Measurement and Modeling This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). It involves collaborating with researchers at academic institutions on projects of mutual interest. The role requires design and development of large‑scale network measurement and modeling systems to support NIST research focused on security and resilience of critical network infrastructures. Key Responsibilities Develop measurement, data acquisition, and analysis systems to characterize the completeness and correctness of early deployments of new security and resilience technologies for the Internet’s global routing system. Develop custom modeling and analytics to characterize scalability and efficacy of emerging standards to mitigate hijacks, route leaks, and source address spoofing in the Internet’s Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Develop large‑scale simulations/emulations of early designs of routing security and resilience mechanisms for non‑terrestrial networks (NTNs). Author high‑quality research reports, standards contributions, and presentations to industry and government collaborators. Ensure that analysis reports, software, and documentation are publicly disseminated through proper NIST processes. Qualifications PhD in data science, computer science, or closely related field. 3 years of relevant experience in the design and development of measurement, modeling and analysis systems for global Internet technologies. 3 years of relevant experience with modern data engineering technologies to enable continuous acquisition, storage, and analysis of large‑scale data sets. 3 years of relevant experience in the development of analysis and visualization tools for large‑scale data sets. Strong oral and written communication skills. U.S. citizenship preferred. Experience in authoring research publications, presentations, and standards contributions documenting results of large‑scale network measurement, modeling, and analysis research. Employment Terms Position is for an associate researcher in the NIST Wireless Networks Division, located in Gaithersburg, MD. Funds to support relocation are not available. Associate researchers are not federal employees, but they work closely with NIST researchers. Salary commensurate with experience; not to exceed $115,500 per year. Location Gaithersburg, MD #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.