Senior Research Fellow in Structural Engineering, Database Architecture, and Software Development (Postdoc) George Washington University in United States

The George Washington University, in collaboration with the NIST Professional Research Experience (PREP) program, is seeking a Senior Research Fellow (or Faculty Member) with a strong background in structural engineering and software development. This high-level postdoctoral opportunity focuses on leading the expansion of the Nonstructural Element Database (NED), a project aimed at refactoring and expanding the FEMA P-58 standard for seismic risk assessment.

The successful candidate will design scalable database architecture to integrate consequence models, direct both back-end (Python/Django) and front-end development, and advance performance-based hazard assessments by linking fragility data to real-world outcomes. The role involves close collaboration with NIST researchers and external contractors to deploy this industry-standard tool.

Key research areas include structural engineering, database architecture, software development, seismic risk, probabilistic risk assessment, and uncertainty quantification. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Civil or Structural Engineering, have at least 7 years of software development experience (Python, SQL, Django, Git), and possess deep familiarity with the FEMA P-58 framework. U.S. citizenship is preferred.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering and software, contributing to a major national initiative in seismic risk and resilience. Interested candidates should apply via the provided link and ensure they meet all qualifications before submitting their application.