Postdoctoral Associate (MATRIX)
Description
The MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy seeks postdoctoral associates (two openings) in a multi-disciplinary team developing a new framework for exploring the multi-sector implications of decarbonization pathways. The postdoctoral associates will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of economists, energy / land / water / air / infrastructure modelers, climate scientists, social scientists, statisticians and software engineers to develop and apply flexible, modular, multi-sector, cross-scale human-climate-impacts modeling framework to advance understanding of multi-sector feedbacks and implications of different decarbonization pathways under uncertainty. Will contribute to one or more of the following areas: advancing methods and computational techniques for human systems models, sectoral impact models, and related Earth system models; or developing, implementing, and testing approaches for integrating model components within the broader modeling framework (e.g. efficient and flexible model linkages, feedbacks, coupling); or advancing and applying individual/coupled model components to provide actionable information to advance energy and decarbonization planning. Will be expected to work closely with a sub-team as well as collaborate with the broader full team.
This is a one-year position with a possibility of extension.
Requirements
Ph.D. in applied mathematics, computer science, software engineering, economics, energy systems, engineering, atmospheric or oceanic sciences, physics, statistics, or a related field by the date of hire; expertise in at least one relevant domain area (e.g. Energy, economics, climate, water, land, agriculture, air quality, infrastructure, biodiversity, extreme events) and/or relevant methodological skill set (e.g. statistics/ML/AI, software engineering, integrated assessment modeling, operations research/uncertainty analysis); strong computational/modeling background and coding skills in at least one general-purpose language (preferably Julia); experience with github and open source programming; experience with decision-making applications and/or integrated modeling; 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.
Application instructions
In addition to applying online via the MIT website (https://careers.mit.edu — Job ID 25851), qualified applicants are asked to send: cover letter specifying relevant qualifications, current research interests, and expertise; curriculum vitae; one peer-reviewed publication; and three recommendation letters to Dr. Jennifer Morris at holak@mit.edu. For more information about the positions, contact Dr. Morris.
Start date after August 1.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.