Postdoc: AI-Driven Materials & Planetary Health

Bakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet (BIDMaP), University of California at Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BIDMaP at UC Berkeley invites recent PhDs to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellows Program that combines AI, ML, and data science with the physical sciences to address climate change. Applications open October 15, 2026, with a deadline of December 1, 2026 for full consideration and ongoing review until all fellowships are filled.

The target start date is Spring/Summer 2027. Duration is an initial two-year appointment, renewable for a third year upon mutual agreement, located at UC Berkeley in the

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree awarded between January 2025 and August 2027.
• Strong background in AI/ML or data science with a focus on applying computational methods to physical science problems.
• Background in chemistry, physics, biology, or materials science is welcomed for integration with discovery workflows.

Skills

AI/ML background

Data science

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

BIDMaP at UC Berkeley invites recent PhDs to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellows Program that combines AI, ML, and data science with the physical sciences to address climate change. Applications open October 15, 2026, with a deadline of December 1, 2026 for full consideration and ongoing review until all fellowships are filled.

The target start date is Spring/Summer 2027. Duration is an initial two-year appointment, renewable for a third year upon mutual agreement, located at UC Berkeley in the