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. A senior researcher or a faculty member is sought for a position in Structural Engineering to support the development and implementation of a new nonstructural component fragility and consequence database for performance-based hazard assessments of buildings. NIST has recently developed a relational database focusing on nonstructural elements in buildings, NED (Nonstructural Element Database), which collects information from experimental, analytical, and historic performance observations into seismic fragilities and consequence models to support building-specific seismic performance research and assessments, refactoring and expanding upon the FEMA P-58 database as the standard of practice for seismic risk assessment. Data in NED is organized such that each data table represents an abstract portion of the fragility model, e.g., separating observations of component performance from an experimental test from that of a fragility model and repair costs consequence models, therefore, making the database both scalable with new information and clearly linked back to original source data through explicit relational keys. Currently, the project is still in its early development phase and does not yet have consequence models or data from historical events, but it has collected over 1500 experimental data points and compiled a fragility data set that includes and expands upon the full FEMA P-58 nonstructural database. NIST will supplement its capacities with input from PREP Fellow experts in the areas of component damage consequence modeling and database schema design. The PREP Fellow will work with NIST researchers to develop and implement a new consequence model data schema and consequence estimation procedures within the NED database. The work, to be completed in collaboration with NIST researchers and other external contractors, will be comprised of the following three major tasks: (1) review of the current database architecture and data schema, (2) development of a general consequence model database architecture and schema, and (3) implementation of new consequence models into the database. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Review the current design and data schema of the NED database, paying specific attention to missing data representations, duplicity in data design, points of unclarity, and capability to scale with new data and meet future use cases. - Conceptualize and design a data schema for three fragility consequence models: repair costs, repair time, and function. - Work closely with NIST researchers and external collaborators to iterate and improve upon the database design as well as support the implementation of the database. - Contributing to the publication of a NIST report and data repository documenting the database. ? A Ph.D.in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering or a related field ? An excellent record of research, publications, and strong communication skills ? A strong background in engineering, natural hazards, probabilistic risk assessment, and software development. ? 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When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated. Job Type: Part Time The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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