Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003638) Part-time

Assistant Research Scientist

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: Dynamic data visualization for tabular data

The work will entail:

• Learn and understand PDR system
• Understand domain specific data and metadata standards
• Use and explore AI techniques to support data visualization

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Enhance the existing PDR system with these additions
• Regular code updates, deliver code repo along with documentation
• Attend regular meetings with NIST

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CICD pipelines.
• Familiarity with multiple programming and scripting languages.
• Ability to develop prototypes of tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.