Modelica & Digital Twin Research Associate

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a PREP Research Associate to support Modelica modeling for a Building Digital Twin project. The role operates within the NIST PREP framework, focusing on improving models, identifying tunable parameters, and preparing FMUs for co-simulation.

The candidate will work with IBAL models, add Guideline 36 controllers, and document results for broader application. A BS in CS or Engineering is required; MS/PhD in engineering or physics is preferred; MATLAB/Python and

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Engineering is required.
• MS or PhD in engineering or physics preferred.
• Experience with Modelica modeling using Buildings library and OpenModelica is desirable.
• Experience with FMUs and co-simulation in Python or MATLAB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review existing models and identify parameters to tune.
• Modify and develop models and add Guideline 36 controllers.
• Present results at internal meetings and with external stakeholders.
• Archive results, protocols, software and documentation.

Skills

Modelica modeling

OpenModelica

Python

MATLAB

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Master's or PhD in engineering or physics

Tools

FMUs

Buildings library

Job description

Johns Hopkins University seeks a PREP Research Associate to support Modelica modeling for a Building Digital Twin project. The role operates within the NIST PREP framework, focusing on improving models, identifying tunable parameters, and preparing FMUs for co-simulation.

The candidate will work with IBAL models, add Guideline 36 controllers, and document results for broader application. A BS in CS or Engineering is required; MS/PhD in engineering or physics is preferred; MATLAB/Python and