Postdoc: Human-Fire Interactions in Built Environments

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The EHCR Group in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate supervised by Professor Huilin Huang. The group advances understanding of climate-related hazards using remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and machine learning.

The successful candidate will conduct research on human–fires interactions in the built environment and contribute to independent research, data analysis, and dissemination of results.

Qualifications

• PhD required by start date.
• Strong Python and geospatial-data analysis experience.
• Demonstrated independent research ability and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on human–fires interactions in built environments.
• Publish findings and present at seminars.

Skills

Python

Geospatial-data analysis

Independent research ability

Communication skills

Education

PhD in atmospheric science / geography / environmental science / CS

Job description

The EHCR Group in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate supervised by Professor Huilin Huang. The group advances understanding of climate-related hazards using remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and machine learning.

The successful candidate will conduct research on human–fires interactions in the built environment and contribute to independent research, data analysis, and dissemination of results.