Senior Research Scientist (PREP0004814)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Communications and Community Resilience Measurement Research Associate. This position involves supporting significant research projects related to hurricane emergencies and resilience assessment methodologies.

Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Urban Planning or a related social science, with seven years of experience and strong capabilities in statistical analysis and communication. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a committed equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statistical analyses and interpret results.
• Compile and clean large datasets.
• Determine methods to analyze complex data for validation.
• Develop innovative methods supporting project goals.
• Co-author reports on analysis results.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Urban Planning or Social Science

Job description

Position Title

Emergency Communications and Community Resilience Measurement Research Associate

Salary

Salary: $95,000 - $119,000 a year

Description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. The associate will support two related efforts:

• Hurricane Maria National Construction Safety Team Investigation: Public Response to Emergency Communications Project – Investigate the role of emergency communications in public response during and after Hurricane Maria. The associate will revise the Emergency Communications Project report and the NCST investigation report, finalize datasets of public messages surrounding the hurricane, and contribute to peer‑reviewed journal articles on household decision‑making.
• Community Resilience Assessment Methodology Project – Develop a simplified, science‑based community resilience assessment methodology for communities of any size. The associate will aid in indicator development, statistical analysis, econometrics, scale development, validation studies, and communicate results in various formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out statistical analyses and interpret results.
• Compile and clean large datasets.
• Determine methods to analyze complex data for validation.
• Develop innovative methods and research directions that support project goals.
• Co‑author reports on analysis results.
• Present results at internal meetings and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
• Ensure that results, protocols, datasets, and documentation are archived or transmitted to the larger organization.

Qualifications

• PhD in Urban Planning or a Social Science discipline.
• Seven years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Familiarity with publicly available data sources.
• Ability to work with complex data at varying spatial‑temporal scales.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship preferred.

Benefits

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement. For more information, visit the JHU benefits webpage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 other legally protected characteristics. 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 or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.

EEO Statement

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