Assistant Research Scientist; PREP

Overview

PREP Post-Bachelors Researcher (US Citizen)

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. The PREP program supports collaboration with external researchers and institutions, with PREP staff contributing to scientific research in multidisciplinary topics, including economics, engineering, and social science. Initial activities include evaluating consumer preferences for product labeling and demonstrating the benefits and costs of alternatives.

The position is in the Applied Economics Office (AEO) within the Engineering Laboratory (EL) at NIST and supports community resilience planning and the evaluation of economic impacts of disruptive events and future uncertainty, with a focus on resilient performance of structural systems and cost-effectiveness. Special focus includes the Hurricane Maria Investigation and Supplemental project on Hurricane Fionia and their impact on Puerto Rico.

• Analyzing data
• Reviewing relevant literature
• Designing data collection instruments (surveys)
• Writing reports and research articles
• Publishing within refereed journals and technical research series
• Communicating research at professional conferences

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Economics
• At least one year of relevant research experience
• Proficiency in Stata (hypothesis testing, causal analysis, data visualization)
• Proficiency in Zotero or similar
• Proficiency in Excel (large scale data cleaning, validation, and visualization)
• At least one peer-reviewed publication in a professional journal
• At least one first author technical publication
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• At least one conference presentation
• Experience working with LLMs
• Proficiency in LaTeX (Overleaf)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Logical thinking and problem solving
• Patience and attention to detail
• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Please upload the following (preferably in a single PDF) with your application:
• Job Description
• CV/Resume
• Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume:
• Self portraits
• Phone number
• Home address/Country
• Citizenship status
• Languages spoken
• Sex/Gender

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Purpose
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the PREP, designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate-level researchers.

Routine Uses
: NIST will use the information collected to perform requisite reviews of applications to determine eligibility and to meet programmatic requirements.

Disclosure
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Furnishing this information is voluntary. By submitting the form, you consent to NIST using the information for the stated purpose.

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Salary Range
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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. Compensation may vary based on location and other factors.

Total Rewards
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Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career and retirement. More information at the benefits page.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for faculty, staff, and students and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. Qualified individuals are considered based on ability, performance, and merit.

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The successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

EEO Law
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See the posted EEO notice for rights and protections.

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