Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0003565)

Inside Higher Ed; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Senior Researcher in Structural Engineering to contribute to seismic design research. The role involves synthesizing past research, developing nonlinear models, and translating findings into practical guidance. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and possess strong communication skills and a solid publication record. This opportunity will allow for collaboration with leading experts on cutting-edge resilience and damage control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in developing nonlinear finite element models.
• Ability to conduct nonlinear dynamic analyses.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize knowledge from past experimental tests and models.
• Translate findings into technical guidance for seismic design.
• Conduct analyses to showcase real-world applications.

Skills

Behavior of structural steel components

Nonlinear analysis of steel systems

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in MATLAB

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenSees

Finite element software

Job description

Functional Recovery Design of Steel Structures

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

A Senior Researcher is sought for a position in Structural Engineering to contribute to cutting‑edge work on resilience‑based seismic design of steel structures. This opportunity is part of a high‑impact research effort focused on advancing the science of seismic design for damage control, post‑earthquake performance, residual capacity, and repairability of steel buildings at both the component and system levels. The researcher will collaborate closely with leading experts at NIST and academia to accelerate the development of next‑generation seismic design and post‑earthquake evaluation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesize knowledge from past experimental tests and high‑fidelity models of structural steel components.
• Develop new nonlinear finite element models to address key data gaps in steel component behavior.
• Translate findings into technical guidance that informs seismic design for damage control, post‑earthquake assessment and decision‑making for structural engineers.
• Conduct nonlinear dynamic analyses and consequence modeling across a suite of steel building archetypes to demonstrate the real‑world application of the developed procedures.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on the behavior of steel structures.
• Strong background in the behavior of structural steel components and nonlinear analysis of steel systems, with emphasis on seismic effects.
• Experience with OpenSees and/or other high‑fidelity finite element software; proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong publication record in leading peer‑reviewed journals.

Application Instructions

• CV/Resume (limit to 3 pages and include a valid email address; resume will not be considered if it includes self‑portraits, phone number, home address/country, citizenship status, languages spoken, or sex/gender).
• Self portraits
• Phone number
• Home address/Country
• Citizenship status
• Languages spoken
• Sex/Gender

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. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.

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