NIST Postdoctoral Associate Decision Science

George Washington University, United States

Updated: about 3 hours ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details

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Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.


I. POSITION INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:
GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Outstanding research , state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty support discovery and innovative solutions. Researchers and faculty across campus advance interdisciplinary and emerging research and scholarship. Our active GW Postdoctoral Association welcomes your engagement in social and professional activities as you join our research teams. Research guides, coding and data management solutions as well as extensive online journals from GW Libraries help to guide your study. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) supports the research infrastructure and facilitates several institutional research initiatives .
This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
The position is in the Applied Economics Office (AEO), a part of the Engineering Laboratory (EL) at NIST, which provides economic products and services through research and consulting to industry and government agencies in support of productivity enhancement, economic growth, and international competitiveness, with a focus on improving the life-cycle quality and economy of constructed facilities and manufacturing processes that support social and economic functions.
The AEO is integrated within EL’s major research thrusts: sustainability, energy conservation, community resilience planning, manufacturing, fire, smart grid, building construction, and safety. The AEO also works with other NIST laboratories related to circular economy and decarbonization efforts. The AEO delivers high quality research and tool development that informs and assists stakeholders in their decision-making processes.
AEO is searching for researchers in the field of decision science with experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Data analysis
  • Survey methods, design, and analysis / Data collection methods
  • Behavioral science / Economics / Sociology


The position will collaborate with NIST researchers and NIST’s external collaborators on collecting and analyzing information on consumer perspectives of electric vehicle adoption.
Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to, assisting in at least one of the following :
  • Design and execution of data collection instruments
  • Statistical analysis of collected survey data
  • Assessment of research and data gaps
  • Developing decision-support tools
  • Draft research slide decks, reports, and/or journal articles
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications:
  • PhD in Decision Science, Economics, Engineering, or related field
  • Research experience in analyzing survey data related to electric vehicles
  • Experience with data analysis software package(s) (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, python)
  • Experience in solving complex problems
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Posting Number P010032
Job Open Date 04/03/2024
Job Close Date
Part-time / Full-time
Total Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Expected duration of appointment 1 Year
Position Designation Hybrid
Special Instructions to Applicants
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EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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