Climate Change Researcher

6 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

Company Overview

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-renowned research university committed to advancing knowledge and addressing the global challenges of the 21st century.

Mission Statement: MIT's mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate in Civil and Environmental Engineering to join our team studying climate resilience in Bangladesh. The successful candidate will be part of the CREWSNET (Reinventing Climate Change Early Warning Systems for Resilience and Equity in South Asia Network) project, which aims to develop innovative early warning systems for climate-related disasters in Bangladesh.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other team members to design, implement, and evaluate early warning systems for flood and drought events in rural Bangladesh. This includes collecting and analyzing data on weather patterns, soil moisture, and water levels, as well as developing machine learning models to predict extreme weather events.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with machine learning algorithms and programming languages such as Python or R
  • Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • A competitive salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 per year
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
  • An opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic team of researchers and engineers

Others

Mitigating climate change requires interdisciplinary collaboration among academia, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector entities. As part of this effort, we encourage applicants to submit their application packages electronically through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25247.



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