Coastal Landscape AI Postdoc Gulf Coast Modeling

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

On-site fitness facilities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Coastal Landscape analysis and modeling to develop data-driven methods using AI/ML for predicting land loss and ecosystem transitions in wetland-rich Gulf Coast landscapes, focusing on coastal Louisiana. The role supports the EGRET project and involves multi-institution collaboration across DOE labs and universities.

The candidate will synthesize remote sensing data and ecological monitoring data, train AI models, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth science, Ecology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, or related field completed within the last 5 years or expected soon.
• Expertise in AI/ML methods in an environmental or Earth science context.
• Experience programming in Python or related languages.
• A strong record of independent and productive research, as indicated by conference presentations and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize, harmonize, and analyze large environmental monitoring and remote sensing datasets from coastal Louisiana.
• Train and apply multimodal and generative AI methods to predict land loss and vegetation change at high spatial resolution.
• Work closely with remote-sensing scientists, modelers, and empiricists across DOE laboratories and universities to address project objectives.
• Present results within the research group and at national and international conferences and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Skills

AI/ML in environmental sciences

Python programming

Independent & collaborative research

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Earth science / related field

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Coastal Landscape analysis and modeling to develop data-driven methods using AI/ML for predicting land loss and ecosystem transitions in wetland-rich Gulf Coast landscapes, focusing on coastal Louisiana. The role supports the EGRET project and involves multi-institution collaboration across DOE labs and universities.

The candidate will synthesize remote sensing data and ecological monitoring data, train AI models, and