[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy, MIT

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=34283

Posting Description

*POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE*, *Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy*,
will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of climate scientists,
mathematicians, economists, and software engineers to develop, validate,
and use new efficient and flexible model architectures involving Earth
system models and fast-running model emulators; and be expected to work
closely with the MIT Climate Project, with the aim of demonstrating
near-term impacts in efforts to address climate challenges.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in applied mathematics, atmospheric or oceanic sciences,
computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or a related field by
the date of hire; strong physical, mathematical, and computational
background; experience with decision-making applications and/or integrated
modeling; experience with programming in at least one general-purpose
language (preferably Julia) and parallel computing; demonstrated effective
written and verbal communication skills; self-motivation with and
demonstrated ability to conduct independent research; strong analytical,
problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; and ability to
deliver results, adapt to change, work on research proposals, and work in
team-oriented interdisciplinary environments; and expertise in one or more
of the following areas: Advancing computational techniques, including
developing emulators of climate and/or human systems models; developing,
implementing, and testing a new model “builder” that can provide a platform
for integrating emulators of Earth systems and human systems; and applying
model emulators to provide actionable information to advance coastal
resilience planning.

Required Documents: Cover letter specifying relevant qualifications,
current research interests, and expertise; curriculum vitae; one
peer-reviewed publication; and three recommendation letters. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis.The start date can be any time after
July 1st.

For more information about the position, please contact Prof. Raffaele
Ferrari and Prof. Noelle Selin at bfastpostdoc at mit.edu.

This is a one-year position with a possibility of extension.

6/18/2026
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