Postdoctoral Researcher (Fire spread modeling)

Responsibilities

• Survey available stochastic, physics-informed, and AI-based fire spread models
• Develop (as needed), parameterize, and apply a fire spread model to focal geographies in Interior Alaska and the Northwest Territories, Canada
• Work with the Permafrost Pathways modeling team to couple the landscape fire spread model to a process-based ecosystem model
• Collaborate with project staff and partners on stakeholder and rightsholder engagement to co-develop modeling scenarios
• Conduct and analyze model simulations
• Collaborate with project partners to estimate carbon cost-effectiveness metrics based on model simulations
• Participate in the Google.org AI Collaborative on Wildfires and other multi-institutional collaborative opportunities
• Independently execute a variety of complex research procedures
• Schedule own work and lead implementation
• Lead manuscript preparation and publication
• Present results at relevant meetings, convenings and conferences

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (granted or expected soon) in Environmental Sciences, Earth System Science, Ecology, Geography, or a related discipline

Desired Start Date

August 2026

Fixed-term

2 years

Classification and Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range starting at $71k + dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.