Postdoctoral Fellow: AI-Powered IAQ Modeling & CONTAM

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Global; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focusing on indoor air quality modeling through AI. The role involves collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Johns Hopkins University to develop and apply the CONTAM model.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and has experience with programming languages, Git, and AI development. Salary is between $82,000 and $89,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages, e.g., C, C#, Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with Git DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing and applying agent-based AI.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with existing CONTAM IAQ modeling software.
• Develop AI-based methods to generate CONTAM building models.
• Apply CONTAM APIs to generate, modify, and perform simulations.

Skills

Familiarity with multiple programming languages

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience developing agent-based AI

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focusing on indoor air quality modeling through AI. The role involves collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Johns Hopkins University to develop and apply the CONTAM model.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and has experience with programming languages, Git, and AI development. Salary is between $82,000 and $89,000 annually.