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New York University · 19 hours ago

Postdoctoral Associate – Machine Learning

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

New York University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Machine Learning to support the development of an AI-enabled climate risk assessment tool called ClimateIQ. The role involves advancing machine learning workflows, geospatial data processing, and cloud-based model deployment while collaborating with climate scientists and urban researchers.

EducationHigher EducationJournalismOnline Portals

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with the technical development of the Machine Learning models for ClimateIQ and integration with Google Cloud Platform

Troubleshoot and refine Machine Learning models to ensure model performance and accuracy

Ensure seamless data integration into ML data pipelines, working closely with ML researchers

Optimize cloud and HPC-based processing pipelines for large-scale data handling

Enable seamless integration and deployment of ML models on Google Cloud Platform

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to align technical solutions with project goals

Qualification

Machine LearningGeospatial data processingCloud-based platformsPythonData pipelinesConvLSTMCNNTensorFlow/KerasC++FortranRCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline, with all degree requirements completed by the time of hire

Extensive experience in Machine Learning, including applications of ConvLSTM and CNN

Proficiency in working with geospatial data

Strong understanding of machine learning data pipelines and preprocessing techniques

Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform) for scalable machine learning and data processing

Advanced proficiency in Python, including libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Xarray, as well as deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow/Keras

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

PhD degree

Familiarity with climate and urban datasets

Familiarity with C++ and Fortran

Familiarity with R and relevant data science libraries, with experience in cloud-based environments and scalable data processing for model deployment

Company

New York University

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New York University is a private research university that provides education in the arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, and others.

Founded in 1831

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.nyu.edu

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$28.05M

Key Investors

U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyPatrick J. McGovern Foundation

2024-08-28Grant· $1M

2024-02-26Grant

2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M

Leadership Team

Adam Penenberg

Director, Online Programs for Journalism

Joerg Blumtritt

Adjunct Professor

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