Research Scientist I: The Center for Energy Development and Health (CEDH) at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist I. This position involves developing machine learning models for smoke forecasting and working within a multidisciplinary team in areas such as atmospheric science, statistics, and environmental health.
Designation
Research Scientist I
Job Details Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Work Type | Fully in-office/in-person |
| Classification Title | Research Scientist/Scholar I |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Proposed Annual Salary | $65,000 – $85,000 |
| Desired Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Application Deadline | 06/30/2025 by 11:59 PM (MT) |
Research Area
- Air Quality Modeling
- Exposure Science
- Aerosol Physics and Chemistry
- Machine Learning
- Data Science for Large Datasets
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Job Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math-related field.
- Strong background in physics-based modeling, machine learning, or inverse problems.
- Proficient in scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, R, C++, Fortran).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Math.
- Experience in atmospheric modeling (chemical transport models and chemistry-climate models).
- Experience with big data (data assimilation and fusion).
- A record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to funded research proposals.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the development of machine learning models to forecast ground-level concentrations of wildfire smoke.
- Integrate diverse data streams, including physics-based smoke forecasts, meteorological data, land use information, satellite retrievals, and ground-based air quality measurements.
- Train, validate, and test machine learning models using historical and real-time data and evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics.
- Refine models based on validation results and prepare them for real-time forecasting.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing how education and professional experiences align with required and preferred qualifications.
- Current resume or CV.
- Complete list of publications (upload in Required Documents: Other).
- Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. (References will not be contacted without prior notification.)
Please reach out to the listed search contact for assistance with the search process if needed.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be received by June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM (MT).
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