Senior Research Fellow in Structural Reliability and Nonstationary Building Standards National Institute of Standards and Technology in United States

Senior Research Fellow opportunity in structural reliability and civil engineering at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with George Washington University.

The role focuses on building the technical basis for next-generation building standards by developing nonstationary reliability methods that incorporate changing hazards and long-term structural degradation. The research is centered on how future conditions, rather than only historical data, should inform engineering design codes.

Key research themes include probabilistic structural reliability, hazard characterization, nonstationary modeling, and the modernization of standards-development tools. The post highlights applications to wind, flood, and seismic hazards, as well as the resilience of infrastructure over decades.

Eligibility requirements include a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a structural focus or a related field, plus 5+ years of postdoctoral or faculty-level experience. Applicants should have deep expertise in probabilistic methods for structural reliability and a strong record of high-impact research, publications, and independent project leadership.

This is a research leadership role rather than a student opening. The post does not mention tuition support or scholarship funding, and no deadline is provided. Interested candidates should use the application link in the post to review the full opportunity and submit materials.