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General Description PDR-data visualization – 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 Dynamic data visualization for tabular data. The Work Will Entail The researcher is responsible for developing a tool to visualize tabular data for datasets published in the NIST public data repository (PDR). The researcher will explore frictionless data standard, implement this standard for tabular data in PDR, and enhance the current metadata standard (NERDm) to support the tabular data as needed. This can be applied to new datasets getting generated and published under the specific Critical Emerging Technologies (CETs) program. This dynamic visualization of data will help researchers explore NIST data products in real time, which will enhance user experience of the current PDR. Key Responsibilities Learn and understand the PDR system. Understand domain‑specific data and metadata standards. Use and explore AI techniques to support data visualization. Enhance the existing PDR system with these additions. Regular code updates, deliver code repository 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 CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with multiple programming and scripting languages. Ability to develop prototypes of tools. Strong oral and written communication skills. Application Instructions CV/Resume Please limit your CV 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. 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) Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, 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. 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 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. 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