Postdoctoral Fellow: Digital Twin Frameworks

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a research position under the National Institute of Standards and Technology PREP program. The role involves supporting collaboration between NIST and academic partners to advance digital twin assessment in built environments.

You will help develop a foundational framework, design evaluation templates, and disseminate findings through guidelines, reports, and presentations, with a focus on maturity, functionality, and alignment with strategic

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or 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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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 Twin knowledge

Communication skills

Open-source tools & standards

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a research position under the National Institute of Standards and Technology PREP program. The role involves supporting collaboration between NIST and academic partners to advance digital twin assessment in built environments.

You will help develop a foundational framework, design evaluation templates, and disseminate findings through guidelines, reports, and presentations, with a focus on maturity, functionality, and alignment with strategic