Senior Research Scientist; PREP

PREP Research Associate

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. The role supports a collaborative project investigating the seismic performance of low-damage rocking structural systems. The successful researcher will conduct research evaluating performance benefits, influencing ground motion selection, and developing design guidelines and technologies.

Research

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Low-Damage Rocking Structures

• Conduct parametric studies of rocking and conventional buildings to identify influential ground motion characteristics and demand parameters.
• Develop nonlinear structural models and evaluate conventional and low-damage systems.
• Develop design guidelines for low-damage structural systems to promote wider use.
• Develop and test new low-damage technologies focused on implementation.
• Create a structural component database utilizing experimental testing expertise and programming skills.
• Evaluate the cost-benefits of rocking systems across a range of seismic hazards and building types.

• U.S. Citizenship preferred.
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with focus on Earthquake Engineering.
• Extensive experience in nonlinear modeling using Open Sees.
• Programming expertise in Python, MATLAB, and Tcl.
• Familiarity with performance-based seismic design.
• Expertise in rocking structural systems and low-damage systems, including publications demonstrating modeling ability.
• Experience in large-scale structural testing, component testing, and shake-table testing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range: Minimum and maximum salaries as referenced (actual compensation may vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, and market conditions).

Total Rewards: Johns Hopkins offers a benefits package that supports health, life, career, and retirement. More information can be found at .

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