Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004372)

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package supporting health, life, and retirement

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to collaborate with academic researchers on artificial intelligence projects. The role involves supporting senior leaders and responding to public comments regarding NIST's initiatives. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in social science and have strong communication skills. The position emphasizes empirical research methods and understanding of American government. This role is integral to advancing the university's AI research objectives.

Qualifications

• Understanding of American government and politics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in finalizing and disseminating program publications.
• Adjudicate public comments related to NIST's projects.
• Support investigations through empirical research.
• Support leaders in analyzing media and legislation.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with empirical research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science or related major

Job description

PREP Research Associate

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. It involves collaborating with academic researchers on projects of mutual interest. Employees in this role will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

Research Title

Artificial intelligence research and evaluation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in finalizing and disseminating the program's publications or other written work products.
• Assist with adjudicating public comments related to NIST's Zero Draft Pilot Project or other deliverable comment periods, and prepare written analysis of the feedback for the project team's review.
• Support investigations about program related activities through empirical research.
• Support senior leaders in analyzing and reviewing a variety of sources including media reports and legislation for the impact on the NIST artificial intelligence program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related major.
• Understanding of American government and politics.
• Familiarity with empirical research methods.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

U.S. Citizen preferred.

Salary Range

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. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary based on geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found at https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

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