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Research Structural Engineer
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Posted 45 days ago
Hybrid Gaithersburg, MD $122K – $187K Apply by May 20, 2026 Civil Engineering INTJISTJISTP Engineering
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NIST is seeking a Research Structural Engineer to support computational research focused on assessing the performance and resilience of aging infrastructure systems, with emphasis on the effects of material degradation and multi-hazard scenarios. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
What You'll Do
- →The candidate will lead computational research focused on assessing the performance and resilience of aging infrastructure systems and the application of AI to evaluate building performance.
- →They will also: Direct and pioneer research efforts in applied artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of multi-hazard performance assessments for engineering structures.
- →Lead the design and execution of probabilistic simulations to quantify the impact of various sources of uncertainty on risk assessments for critical infrastructure systems, influencing engineering practices and standards.
- →Disseminate research findings to the broader scientific community, industry practitioners, and standards committees to drive innovation and influence regulatory change, and engages in professional development.
- →Integrate existing theories and formulate novel methodologies to address challenges in infrastructure vulnerability and resilience, providing technical leadership and advancing the state of the art.
- →Work to enhance public safety and promote the development of disaster-resilient communities.
Requirements
- ✓This position has an education requirement.
- ✓Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
- ✓However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
- ✓Use of foreign education for qualifications.
- ✓An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S.
- ✓Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website.
- ✓A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1105d23a-321e-4709-ad11-923cfaf5fcc8
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