Postdoctoral Researcher: Climate Hazards & Fire Interactions

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The EHCR Group at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate human‑fires interactions in built environments under the supervision of Professor Huilin Huang. The successful candidate will apply remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and machine learning to climate‑related hazards.

Responsibilities include conducting independent research, contributing to publications, and collaborating with UVa colleagues.

Qualifications

• PhD required by start date.
• Strong Python and geospatial-data analysis experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on human–fires interactions in built environment.
• Collaborate with supervisor on project milestones.
• Prepare findings for publications and presentations.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

Independent research ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in atmospheric science or related discipline

Tools

Python

Job description

The EHCR Group at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate human‑fires interactions in built environments under the supervision of Professor Huilin Huang. The successful candidate will apply remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and machine learning to climate‑related hazards.

Responsibilities include conducting independent research, contributing to publications, and collaborating with UVa colleagues.