Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be part of an exciting new Institute focused on combining human and machine intelligence into working AI solutions. The Institute provides a framework to design, implement, and scale AI-driven technologies in ways that make a true difference to society. The selected researchers will be aligned with the AI for Climate and Sustainability (AI4CaS) focus area within IEAI and will get an opportunity to work closely with one or more faculty and with the private-public-government sector experiential partners.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in any aspects of climate and/or sustainability, with either by a PhD degree in any aspect of climate and/or sustainability sciences and engineering (e.g., to coincide with one of the five themes) and demonstrated interest and background in AI/ML and/or data sciences, OR, a PhD degree in AI/ML and/or data sciences and demonstrated interest and background in climate and/or sustainability sciences and engineering before the appointment start date
• Record of outstanding research during the Ph.D., as evidenced by publications, grants, software outputs, and other scholarly measures of impact
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively towards common research goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of different stakeholders
• Comfortable navigating complex internal processes and structures
• Respect for the importance of interdisciplinary teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter and innovative thinker
• Team-player who can collaborate effectively in a university setting
• Open-minded, assertive, and professional when collaborating and working within our team and with other groups within Northeastern University

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness & life
• Retirement
• Commuting & transportation