Postdoc: Digital Twin Evaluation for Buildings

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to advance an assessment framework for Digital Twins in the built environment. The role focuses on evaluating maturity, functionality, and vendor alignment to organizational needs, with collaborations across academia and industry.

You will design templates, disseminate findings through reports and publications, and contribute to long-term DT evaluation standards as part of a broader effort.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Ability to understand, develop, and use applications related to Digital Twin solutions for buildings.
• In-depth understanding of current open-source tools and open standards related to buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a structured framework for evaluating digital twin solutions, focusing on maturity, functionality, and alignment with strategic goals
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders, including industry partners, to gather insights and validate the framework
• Design and validate assessment templates for digital twin procurement and implementation
• Disseminate findings through guidelines, technical reports, conference presentations, and publications
• Support in contributing to the long‑term roadmap for establishing DT evaluation standards.

Skills

Digital Twins

Framework design

Research collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field

Tools

Open-source tools for buildings

Open standards for buildings

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to advance an assessment framework for Digital Twins in the built environment. The role focuses on evaluating maturity, functionality, and vendor alignment to organizational needs, with collaborations across academia and industry.

You will design templates, disseminate findings through reports and publications, and contribute to long-term DT evaluation standards as part of a broader effort.