Remote Research Scientist: Physics‑ML for Ice Dynamics

Digital Harbor Foundation; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with 6% matching

15 Days Paid Time Off

Job summary

Digital Harbor Foundation is seeking a skilled Data Scientist specializing in climate science to develop machine learning models that optimize predictions of glacier movements and their implications for sea level rise. Candidates must hold a PhD with 3+ years of related experience, proficient in Python and machine learning frameworks. The role is fully remote, offering a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of postdoctoral research experience applying ML to weather forecasting.
• Proficiency in handling large-scale datasets and cloud computing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop forecasting methods for glacier flow.
• Evaluate probabilistic ML models and their performance.
• Process and curate large observational datasets for modeling.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Python

Collaboration in teams

Statistical methods

Education

PhD in atmospheric science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Digital Harbor Foundation is seeking a skilled Data Scientist specializing in climate science to develop machine learning models that optimize predictions of glacier movements and their implications for sea level rise. Candidates must hold a PhD with 3+ years of related experience, proficient in Python and machine learning frameworks. The role is fully remote, offering a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k matching, and generous paid time off.