Postdoctoral Fellow; PREP

Salary

Salary
: $82,000–$89,000 a year

The position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. The PREP program allows research staff to collaborate with academic institutions on specific projects. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing expertise and support in hydrodynamic simulations, computational fluid dynamics with applications to coastal engineering for (1) characterization of the risks posed by hurricanes and other extreme wind events on the coastal built‑environment and (2) quantification of their effects on the performance of buildings (structural system and envelope), other structures, and coastal communities.
• Participation in field data collections related to Hurricane Ian or similar future events when warranted.
• Supporting the development and dissemination of Hurricane Ian’s research results through presentation at conferences and publication of authoritative journal papers and reports.
• Participation in standards and codes development organizations, national and international collaborations to champion the implementation of NIST research results in codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Supporting the development and/or revision of standards and codes for improved resilience of the built‑environment against wave‑ and surge‑induced hazards.

§ This position requires a minimum of a PhD degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering or a related field.

§ At least one year of specialized experience in applying computational techniques for simulation and characterization of loading due to hurricane hazards— including wind, storm surge, and waves— and their effects on coastal buildings, infrastructure, and communities.

§ Ability to run simulations of hurricanes with coastal engineering models. Experience with Xbeach or FUNWAVE would be most useful.

§ Strong oral and written communication skills.

§ U.S. citizen preferred.

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