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Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003709)
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Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003709)
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Overview This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. Employees in this role will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration with academic institutions on voluntary consensus standards in artificial intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying SDO projects, committees, or calls for input to which NIST experts should contribute.
Crafting NIST written contributions to those projects, committees, or calls for input.
Distributing SDO materials and potential NIST contributions to other NIST experts for input and review.
Submitting NIST contributions in a timely fashion.
Attending SDO committee meetings, including international meetings, to discuss contributions from NIST, other U.S. contributors, and international contributors.
Sharing information about contributions and standards activities with interested NIST experts.
If applicable, acting as an editor or in another leadership capacity for standards projects.
Qualifications
A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, OR a Bachelor's degree in such a field and professional experience equivalent to a Master's degree in such a field.
Familiarity with machine learning methods, including hands‑on implementation experience with at least two machine learning‑driven systems.
Familiarity with AI governance guidelines such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including both envisioning structure and content for nascent documents and line editing mature documents for technical precision and readability.
Application Instructions
CV/Resume
Please limit C.V. to 3 pages only and include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume.
Self portraits
Phone number
Home address/Country
Citizenship status
Languages spoken
Sex/Gender
To apply for this position, visit:
apply.interfolio.com/172440
Salary Range The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information If you are interested in applying with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at
[email protected] . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit
accessibility.jhu.edu .
Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.
EEO Is The Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.
For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/
and all other JHU applicants should visit
https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
Privacy Act Statement Authority:
15 U.S.C. Purpose:
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post‑bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
Routine Uses:
NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST‑1: NIST Associates. Disclosure:
Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
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Overview This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. Employees in this role will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration with academic institutions on voluntary consensus standards in artificial intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying SDO projects, committees, or calls for input to which NIST experts should contribute.
Crafting NIST written contributions to those projects, committees, or calls for input.
Distributing SDO materials and potential NIST contributions to other NIST experts for input and review.
Submitting NIST contributions in a timely fashion.
Attending SDO committee meetings, including international meetings, to discuss contributions from NIST, other U.S. contributors, and international contributors.
Sharing information about contributions and standards activities with interested NIST experts.
If applicable, acting as an editor or in another leadership capacity for standards projects.
Qualifications
A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, OR a Bachelor's degree in such a field and professional experience equivalent to a Master's degree in such a field.
Familiarity with machine learning methods, including hands‑on implementation experience with at least two machine learning‑driven systems.
Familiarity with AI governance guidelines such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including both envisioning structure and content for nascent documents and line editing mature documents for technical precision and readability.
Application Instructions
CV/Resume
Please limit C.V. to 3 pages only and include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume.
Self portraits
Phone number
Home address/Country
Citizenship status
Languages spoken
Sex/Gender
To apply for this position, visit:
apply.interfolio.com/172440
Salary Range The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information If you are interested in applying with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at
[email protected] . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit
accessibility.jhu.edu .
Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.
EEO Is The Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.
For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/
and all other JHU applicants should visit
https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
Privacy Act Statement Authority:
15 U.S.C. Purpose:
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post‑bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
Routine Uses:
NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST‑1: NIST Associates. Disclosure:
Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr