Johns Hopkins University
Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003596)
Johns Hopkins University, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
General Description
PREP Research Associate
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.
Research Title:
Optimizing NIST AI enabled data discovery and accessibility
The work will entail:
The researcher will participate in developing AI enabled tools which can enhance the user experience to search domain specific data. After initial understating current Public data repository (PDR) system, APIs, metadata and data, researcher will determine the appropriate AI technology to be applied. Research will work with NIST staff to create AI embeddings which will enhance the search experiences by improving semantic and similarity searches. It can also be used to improve natural language processing and recommendations in our current system.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Learn and understand PDR system functionality
Determine various AI techniques which we can use to improve search experience
Perform systematic analysis of AI embeddings, MCP and RAGs application
Incorporate optimized methods of new AI techniques in PDR system.
Demonstrate search optimization and effectiveness of AI integration.
Regular code updates, deliver code repo along with documentation.
Attend regular meetings with NIST.
Qualifications
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with DevOps and CICD pipelines.
Ability to work with real-time event data at scale.
Familiarity with multiple scripting languages.
Ability to develop prototypes of tools.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Application Instructions
Please upload the following with your application:
CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY 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.
Do not include the following on your CV/resume: Self portraits, Phone number, Home address/Country, Citizenship status, Languages spoken, Sex/Gender.
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278g‑1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (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.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion
The NIST values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the NIST Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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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.
Research Title:
Optimizing NIST AI enabled data discovery and accessibility
The work will entail:
The researcher will participate in developing AI enabled tools which can enhance the user experience to search domain specific data. After initial understating current Public data repository (PDR) system, APIs, metadata and data, researcher will determine the appropriate AI technology to be applied. Research will work with NIST staff to create AI embeddings which will enhance the search experiences by improving semantic and similarity searches. It can also be used to improve natural language processing and recommendations in our current system.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Learn and understand PDR system functionality
Determine various AI techniques which we can use to improve search experience
Perform systematic analysis of AI embeddings, MCP and RAGs application
Incorporate optimized methods of new AI techniques in PDR system.
Demonstrate search optimization and effectiveness of AI integration.
Regular code updates, deliver code repo along with documentation.
Attend regular meetings with NIST.
Qualifications
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with DevOps and CICD pipelines.
Ability to work with real-time event data at scale.
Familiarity with multiple scripting languages.
Ability to develop prototypes of tools.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Application Instructions
Please upload the following with your application:
CV/Resume
*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY 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.
Do not include the following on your CV/resume: Self portraits, Phone number, Home address/Country, Citizenship status, Languages spoken, Sex/Gender.
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278g‑1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (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.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion
The NIST values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the NIST Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
#J-18808-Ljbffr