Senior Research Scientist (PREP0004533)
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Review the current design and data schema of the NED database, paying specific attention to missing data representations, duplicity in data design, points of unclarity, and capability to scale with new data and meet future use cases.
- Conceptualize and design a robust and scalable repair cost and repair time model for integration into the NED architecture.
- Work closely with NIST researchers and external collaborators to iterate and improve upon the database design as well as support the implementation of the database.
- Contributing to the publication of a NIST report and data repository documenting the database.
Qualifications
- US. citizenship is preferred.
- More than 15 years of experience in professional cost estimation and cost modeling the construction industry.
- A strong background in engineering, natural hazards, and probabilistic risk assessment including uncertainty quantification.
- Experience in the development, application, and implementation of the FEMA P-58 performance-based assessment framework and associated fragility database.
- Proven and documented experience in developing component level repair costs and repair time models for seismic damage.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team to achieve project objectives and meet project deadlines and reporting requirements.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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