Associate Research Scientist (PREP0004605)

PREP Research Associate Salary : $100,000 - $102,000 Johns Hopkins University – Whiting School of Engineering – Office of Research and Translation Description This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). It supports a collaboration on the characterization of tornado loads and their effects on structures. The work will involve analyzing wind‑tunnel data from tornado simulators and developing performance‑based design standards for tornado loads. Key Responsibilities Develop procedures for estimating tornado loads based on experimental datasets from tornado simulators. Develop performance‑based design standard provisions on tornado loads. Conduct tree‑fall analysis to estimate tornado wind speeds and damage patterns. Improve the ASCE 7‑22 tornado load provisions using field measurements and wind‑tunnel testing data. Analyze tornado simulation data and compare them with boundary‑layer wind data measured from wind‑tunnel tests. Qualifications Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. Prior research experience and contributions in structural engineering, wind engineering, and scientific computing, including at least five peer‑reviewed journal papers on estimation of tornado loads and damage patterns in structural wind engineering. At least three years of experience with the ASCE 7 Wind Load Subcommittee for the development of the tornado load provisions in the ASCE 7 Standard. Prior experience in field studies or failure investigations. U.S. Citizen Preferred Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.