Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004606)

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focusing on indoor air quality modeling through AI. The role involves collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Johns Hopkins University to develop and apply the CONTAM model.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and has experience with programming languages, Git, and AI development. Salary is between $82,000 and $89,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages, e.g., C, C#, Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with Git DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing and applying agent-based AI.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with existing CONTAM IAQ modeling software.
• Develop AI-based methods to generate CONTAM building models.
• Apply CONTAM APIs to generate, modify, and perform simulations.

Skills

Familiarity with multiple programming languages

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience developing agent-based AI

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position Title

PREP Research Associate

About the Role

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). The role will support NIST and Johns Hopkins University collaboration on indoor air quality modeling, applying artificial intelligence to help develop the CONTAM model.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with existing CONTAM IAQ modeling software.
• Gain a strong understanding of the newly developed CONTAM APIs.
• Apply CONTAM APIs to generate, modify, and perform simulations on CONTAM project files.
• Develop AI-based methods to generate CONTAM building models.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages, e.g., C, C#, Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with Git DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing and applying agent-based AI.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizen Preferred

Salary

$82,000-$89,000 a year

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. 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 any 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.