Assistant Research Scientist; PREP

Position Overview

PREP Research Associate – Human-Centered Digital Identity Research. This part‑time position supports the Human‑Centered Digital Identity (HCDID) Research within the Human‑Centered Technologies Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The role involves understanding user needs and experiences with mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) and digital wallets, collaborating with world‑class researchers at NIST.

$36.46 an hour

• Design and conduct human‑subject studies, including experimental design, surveys, and/or interviews.
• Conduct data analysis of human‑subject experiments, surveys, and/or interview data using inferential statistical methods and qualitative thematic and grounded theory analysis.
• Search for, summarize, and synthesize literature relevant to HCDID, mDLs, and digital wallets.
• Write and prepare reports, research papers, and presentations.
• Present project information at internal and external meetings.

• Current PhD/doctoral student in a field related to HCC (e.g., computer/information science, human factors, cybersecurity) with at least two years of study completed and a minimum of one year remaining in the degree program.
• Education, research, or work experience in mDLs, digital identity, and digital wallet, demonstrated through relevant technical publications (including peer‑reviewed papers, conference proceedings, or manuscripts currently submitted or under review).
• Quantitative and qualitative human‑subject research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Experience reading, summarizing, and synthesizing research and industry reports/literature.

U.S. Citizen preferred.

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