Fire Safety Data Scientist & Postdoc Fellow

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement support

Career development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to join the National Institute of Standards (NIST) program. This role focuses on acquiring fire data and developing prediction models that aim to enhance firefighting safety. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and a solid background in Fire Safety Engineering.

Proficiency in CFAST, Python, and other tools is essential. The compensation package includes benefits that promote health, life, and career development. Equal opportunity commitment ensures a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or similar field.
• Solid background in Fire Safety/Protection Engineering.
• Proficiency in CData, CFAST, FDS, Python, MATLAB, and R.

Responsibilities

• Acquire fire data from realistic fire scenarios in commercial buildings using CFAST Data Generation.
• Develop a prediction model correlating flashover conditions to temperature behaviors.
• Collaborate with the existing fire research community and participate in meetings and presentations.

Skills

Fire Safety/Protection Engineering

Python

MATLAB

R

CData

CFAST

Numerical Model Development

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

CFAST

FDS

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to join the National Institute of Standards (NIST) program. This role focuses on acquiring fire data and developing prediction models that aim to enhance firefighting safety. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and a solid background in Fire Safety Engineering.

Proficiency in CFAST, Python, and other tools is essential. The compensation package includes benefits that promote health, life, and career development. Equal opportunity commitment ensures a diverse workplace.