National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

NIST Engineering Internship

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Engineering Laboratory (EL) anticipates the need for graduate students interested in earthquake engineering to support the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The students will conduct earthquake engineering research supervised by a research structural engineer within the NEHRP group at NIST.

To qualify, applicants must have completed all requirements for a bachelors or equivalent degree in a field of Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering, with a GPA or class standing that meets the requirements of Superior Academic Achievement; OR one year of graduate level education in a field of Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering. Although not required, students that have taken courses in steel and concrete design, earthquake engineering, and structural dynamics are desired. Students with an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited program and a good understanding of U.S. building codes are encouraged to apply. The students will work at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, MD for approximately 10-12 weeks during the summer term.

Additional information about the NEHRP group at NIST and potential research projects the students may be working on can be found at NIST EL NEHRP Office. Please contact Dr. Matthew Speicher (speicher@nist.gov) if you are interested in the possibility of working at NIST during the summer, or if you have questions about the research projects that the NEHRP group is involved with.

When vacancies are available, a vacancy announcement will be posted on the NIST Homepage for USAJOBS, Careers at NIST. For questions about the application process and NIST employment for the Internship Program, please visit NIST Internship Program.

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