Postdoctoral Fellow: AI-Driven Extreme-Event Modeling

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston Earth & Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, process-based modeling, and extreme-event science. You will develop modeling tools, evaluate scenarios, and contribute to high-impact publications.

The position emphasizes data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presenting results at scientific conferences while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across environmental sciences and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Hydrology, Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, CS, GIS, Earth Science, or related field.
• Strong quantitative and modeling skills, with experience in one or more of: machine learning/deep learning, process-based environmental modeling, remote sensing and geospatial data analysis.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python or related scientific computing environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, process-based modeling, and extreme-event science.
• Develop and apply advanced modeling approaches to investigate extreme events, such as flooding and wildfires, and assess their impacts on ecosystems, environmental systems, and human communities.
• Contribute to model development and evaluation, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentation of results at scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Environmental modeling

Remote sensing

Geospatial analysis

Python programming

Written and oral communication

Education

PhD in Hydrology/Atmospheric Science/Remote Sensing/Environmental Science/CS/GIS

Tools

Python

Job description

University of Houston Earth & Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, process-based modeling, and extreme-event science. You will develop modeling tools, evaluate scenarios, and contribute to high-impact publications.

The position emphasizes data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presenting results at scientific conferences while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across environmental sciences and