Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004641)

PREP Research Associate This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research. Research Title Indoor Air Quality Modeling - Artificial Intelligence to Support CONTAM Model Development Work will entail Identifying and developing AI-based methods to generate and exercise CONTAM building models. U.S. Citizen Preferred U.S. Citizen Preferred Key responsibilities Gain familiarity with the use of existing CONTAM IAQ modeling software Gain a strong understanding of the newly developed CONTAM APIs Apply CONTAM APIs to generate, modify, and perform simulations on CONTAM Project files Develop AI-based methods to generate CONTAM building models Qualifications M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Familiarity with multiple programming languages, e.g., C, C#, Python, or Java Familiarity with Git DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with developing and applying agent-based AI Strong oral and written communication skills Salary Range The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university 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 characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. EEO is the Law Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit #J-18808-Ljbffr The American Ceramic Society