ORAU · 16 hours ago
Next-generation wildfire risk assessment using deep learning based high resolution fuel maps and stochastic fire spread modeling
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, providing unique research opportunities for talented scientists. The role focuses on developing a next-generation wildfire risk assessment platform using deep learning and Earth Observation data to improve wildfire risk metrics and visualization tools.
Universities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop a next-generation wildfire risk assessment platform
Integrate Earth Observation (EO) data, deep learning, and dynamic fire behavior modeling
Design and train advanced deep learning models using multi-modal EO datasets
Generate high-resolution fuel maps
Apply explainable AI techniques to interpret model behavior
Couple fuel products with stochastic fire spread simulators
Quantify wildfire behavior under varying weather scenarios
Explore how simulation-derived metrics can enhance EO-based foundation models for wildfire risk assessment
Deliver a probabilistic, integrated wildfire risk metric through an interactive visualization platform
Qualification
Required
strong background in data science, machine learning, remote sensing, wildfire science, or a related field
strong programming skills
quantitative reasoning
ability to work independently in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
Doctoral Degree
Preferred
Experience with deep learning frameworks
Experience with satellite observations (e.g., Sentinel, Landsat, NASA products)
Experience with geospatial analysis
Familiarity with fire behavior modeling
Familiarity with uncertainty quantification
Familiarity with explainable AI methods
Company
ORAU
ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Page
President /CEO
Scott Miller
President and CEO, ORAU ConScientia
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