Senior Research Fellow in Nonstructural Element Consequence Modeling (Engineering Management and Systems Engineering) George Washington University in United States

George Washington University and NIST are seeking a Senior Research Fellow for Nonstructural Element Consequence Modeling for the NIST Nonstructural Element Database (NED) in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

This is an expert-level, part-time research role focused on improving how the world estimates seismic risk, repair costs, and repair time after earthquakes. The selected fellow will help expand a relational database that already contains more than 2,500 experimental data points and will work on schema design, consequence modeling, and implementation of repair-cost and repair-time estimation procedures.

Research themes include civil engineering, construction sequencing, cost estimation, probabilistic risk assessment, uncertainty quantification, seismic fragility, and database architecture. The post also references replacing and expanding the traditional FEMA P-58 framework, so applicants with experience in component-level repair models for seismic damage and natural hazards engineering are especially relevant.

Eligibility highlights: 15+ years of professional cost estimation and modeling experience in the construction industry; deep knowledge of FEMA P-58 and probabilistic risk assessment; documented experience developing component-level repair models for seismic damage; strong engineering background.

Funding: The post describes a part-time senior research fellow role, but does not specify salary, stipend, tuition, or other financial support.

How to apply: Use the linked application page to view the full posting and submit your application materials. No deadline is stated in the post.

Institutional context: The opportunity is associated with George Washington University and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology).