[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory - AI-driven Coastal Modeling

[Ben Sulman]

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to
contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of wetland science,
remote sensing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The successful candidate
will play a key role in developing a multi-modal generative AI framework
aimed at exploring how coastal wetland ecosystems across the Southeastern
United States respond to environmental disturbances. This position resides
in the Watershed Systems Modeling (WSM) group in the Environmental Sciences
Division (ESD), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).



ESD is an interdisciplinary research and development organization with more
than 60 years of achievement in local, regional, national, and
international environmental research. Our vision is to expand scientific
knowledge and develop innovative strategies and technologies that will
strengthen the nation’s leadership in creating solutions to help sustain
the Earth’s natural resources. Our scientists conduct research, develop
technology, and perform analyses to understand and assess responses of
environmental systems at the environment-human interface and the
consequences of alternative energy and environmental strategies.



Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will have responsibility for:

   - AI Model Development: Design, develop, and apply innovative AI models
   to analyze and predict the response of coastal wetlands to environmental
   disturbances.
   - Data Integration and Analysis: Perform multimodal and multiscale data
   analysis by integrating a diverse range of datasets, including in situ
   observations, remote sensing products, and model simulations. Use these
   datasets to inform model development, calibration, and validation efforts.
   - Collaborative Research: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of
   Earth scientists, geospatial experts, and computational scientists to
   leverage leadership-class computing resources for large-scale model
   training, testing, and deployment.
   - Knowledge Dissemination: Publish research findings in high-impact,
   peer-reviewed journals and present results at leading national and
   international scientific conferences.
   - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Build and maintain strong
   collaborations with researchers across DOE laboratories, academic
   institutions, and partner agencies to expand the applications of AI-driven
   coastal wetland modeling to broader environmental challenges.
   - Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with ORNL’s safety, security,
   quality, and environmental standards while carrying out all research
   activities.





Basic Qualifications:

   - A PhD in civil/environmental engineering, earth sciences, geospatial
   science, computer science, or a closely related field, completed within the
   last 5 years.





Preferred Qualifications:

   - Prior knowledge and demonstrated expertise in one or more of the
   following areas are required: 1) wetland science; 2) hurricane science; 3)
   remote sensing; 4) deep learning and AI, 5) high-performance computing.
   - Experience using AI models is required; experience developing them is
   a plus.
   - Experience processing and leveraging large, complex remote sensing
   datasets is advantageous.
   - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
   - Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to
   participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
   - Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set
   priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever
   changing needs.



Please contact Dr. Phong Le (lepv at ornl.gov) with questions related to this
position.



Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to
the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before
starting their appointment. The appointment length will be for up to 12
months with the potential for an extension of up to 24 months. Initial
appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability
of funding.


Apply at:

https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-AI-driven-Coastal-Modeling-TN-37830/1327405700/
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