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Pre-PREP Research Associate
Johns Hopkins University: Whiting School of Engineering: Office of Research and Translation
Description
This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST encourages collaboration with academic institutions and requires recipients to complete a PREP award. Individuals in this role will perform technical work supporting the collaboration’s scientific research.
Research Title
Metrology for the performance quantification and development of advanced body armor system
Key Responsibilities
Investigating storage methods for maintenance data
Determining methods to stream synthetic data for public consumption
Analyzing heterogeneous data sources
Presenting results at internal meetings and occasional meetings with external stakeholders
Ensuring that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization
Developing analysis pipelines for data obtained from material and systems-level testing of advanced body armor design concepts
Applying digital image correlation and related techniques to test data
Developing analysis tools to provide quantitative model inputs
Using uncertainty quantification for these techniques and preparing datasets
Developing methods for inverse analysis to identify key model parameters from full-field displacement and strain measurements
Assisting with designing new test methods for impact metrology using tools such as light field imaging with ultra- and high-speed cameras or material characterization with drop tower testing
Preparing manuscripts, data, and code for publication via NIST-approved channels
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Material Science, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience with using and developing digital image correlation, particle tracking, and related tools
Familiarity with mechanical testing instruments such as load frames, drop towers, and similar devices
Experience with scripting languages including Matlab and Python
Familiarity with developing materials datasets and publishing FAIR data
Familiarity with body armor and impact mitigation materials and concepts
Strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
U.S. citizen preferred
Salary
$123,311 - $124,000 a year
Benefits
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career and retirement.
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 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 ordographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.
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Worksite address
gaithersburg, MD, 20883, US
Who can apply
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