Associate Research Scientist (PREP0004602)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university. Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 Johns Hopkins University: Whiting School of Engineering: Office of Research and Translation Description PREP Research Associate This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration. Research Title: Next Generation Building Standards – Convective Wind Hazards Standard development organizations (SDO) and communities are beginning to address how future hazards and conditions may affect the design and performance of the built environment, and are seeking improved design and construction practices. NIST has long‑standing expertise in reducing natural hazards risk and enhancing the resilience of the built environment. NIST is strategically developing a rigorous technical basis for future hazards and conditions to support engineering practice and the resilience of buildings, infrastructure, and communities. This research will help identify and address research needs for developing next generation codes, standards, and tools. The work will entail: a senior researcher or a faculty member is sought with expertise in data collection, forecasting, and modeling of convective wind hazards to identify methods and practices for the incorporation of future hazards, conditions, and data into engineering design codes, standards, and tools to ensure the continued resilience of buildings, infrastructure, and communities. U.S. Citizen Preferred Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Technical contributions and finalization of two reports: a research roadmap and state‑of‑the‑art assessment of research gaps and needs. Developing nonstationary models for convective wind hazards for application in building standards that account for temporal variations in natural hazards and future conditions. Qualifications A Ph.D. in Meteorology, or a related field. Expertise/experience in data collection, forecasting, and modeling of convective wind hazards and future conditions for engineering design standards. At least 5 years of relevant experience. A strong record of research, publications, and strong communication skills. The ability to work both independently and as part of a larger, multi‑disciplinary team to achieve project objectives, and meet project deadlines and reporting requirements. 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. More information can be found here: 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 characteristics. 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 or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins University