Seismic Design Research Fellow — Steel Structures

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

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.