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NIST Earthquake Engineering Research Positions

The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) seek new earthquake engineering research staff members in support of its role in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.

Engineers with a strong background in seismic structural design and analysis, development of seismic provisions for national model building codes, structural dynamics, performance-based engineering, numerical modeling of structural behavior, non-linear structural analysis, software development, building performance and design, and solid-foundation-structure interaction associated with seismic risk mitigation are sought to participate in comprehensive in-house research programs, and manage extramural research efforts.

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NIST Earthquake Engineering Team Leader

The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) seek an Earthquake Engineering Research Team Leader in support of its role in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. NIST seeks a senior engineer, preferably with advanced degrees in the earthquake engineering field or equivalent experience in research and practice.

The successful applicant must exhibit a strong technical background in areas associated with seismic risk mitigation, such as:

  • seismic structural design and analysis
  • development of seismic provisions for national model building codes
  • structural dynamics
  • performance-based engineering
  • numerical modeling of structural behavior
  • non-linear structural analysis
  • soil-foundation-structure interaction

In addition to possessing a strong technical background, the successful applicant must exhibit strong leadership skills and be adept in fostering strong teamwork among diverse participants.

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