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SDSU Research Foundation ยท 1 day ago

Post Doctoral Researcher

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$5,840/mo - $5,840/mo
date4+ years exp

SDSU Research Foundation is dedicated to supporting the research objectives of San Diego State University. The Post Doctoral Researcher will work independently on research studies, supervise a small team, and apply data science and machine learning techniques to environmental science projects.

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Responsibilities

Data science and machine learning applications to the ocean data and weather models: 10%
Python coding for weather maps and SDSU FCN model: 18%
Paper writing for journal publications: 20%
Develop initial conditions for the FCN AI weather forecasting model: 30%
Train AI models and make real-time global weather forecasting for hurricanes: 10%
Collaborate with and supervise the FCN team using SDSU GPUs and AWS cloud computing: 5%
Present FCN research results at conferences: 2%
SCIL lab management: 1%
Management of group meetings: 1%
Group meeting management: 1%
Apply for grants: 1%
Write meeting summaries: 1%

Qualification

AI weather forecastingPython codingMachine learningStatistical analysisData sciencePhDResearch supervisionGrant writing

Required

Doctoral degree in appropriate field

Preferred

PhD or Equivalent to a PhD graduate student who has successfully defended his/his PhD dissertation in the areas of computational science, computer science, mathematics, or statistics
Four years of experience in AI weather forecasting research, statistical analysis of climate science data, and excellent Python coding and machine learning skills

Company

SDSU Research Foundation

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SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is a non-profit auxiliary organization chartered to further the educational, research, and community service objectives of San Diego State University (SDSU).
dateFounded in 1943
location
San Diego, CA, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.foundation.sdsu.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (7)
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2022 (1)
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2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Leslie Levinson
Chief Financial Officer
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April Fox
HR Business Partner
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