Testing the Health Care Information Infrastructure
NIST aims to create a scalable, automated health IT testing system for current and future standards, covering areas like interoperability and web-enabled tools.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $82,764/year with $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research at NIST to develop scalable, automated health IT testing infrastructure ensuring conformance with national and international standards, focusing on interoperability and web-enabled tools.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens holding a doctoral degree; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to application; applications reviewed in February and August cycles at NIST.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs, supports postdoctoral researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the development of a core health IT testing infrastructure. The project aims to create a scalable, multi-partner, automated, and remote testing capability to meet current and future health IT standards testing needs.
The research focuses on providing comprehensive test methods to ensure that implementations of health IT standards conform to various national and international standards. Key research areas include:
- Service-oriented architectures
- Web-enabled testing tools
- Semantic interoperability testing
- Medical device interoperability testing
The goal is to advance the Health IT Standards Testing Infrastructure Project by developing innovative testing tools and methodologies that enhance interoperability and compliance in healthcare information systems.
