M²LInES is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at NYU Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science. In collaboration with Profs Carlos Fernandez-Granda, Joan Bruna, Laure Zanna, the successful candidate will focus on developing generative machine learning models for complex dynamical systems for probabilistic forecasts.   

The postdoc will be expected to lead independent research directions while collaborating with a team composed of domain scientists, experts in climate physics and modeling, and AI, as part of the international project, M²LInES https://m2lines.github.io.

The position, available immediately, is a full-time appointment, initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance and available funding. 

In compliance with NYU's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500 - $94,000. NYU considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer quality, as well as market and organization considerations.

Qualifications:  

• Education: Ph.D. in machine learning, computer science, engineering, physical science or related technical discipline.

• Experience: 

• Expertise in developing and training AI models

• Proficiency in Python 

• Experience with HPC (GPUs preferred)

• Related Skills and Other Requirements 

• Ability to work at the interface of AI and science/engineering problems

• Ability to lead, develop, and contribute to multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team;   

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Technical and scientific curiosity 

• A solid record of relevant publications and software appropriate to their career stage

For full consideration, applicants should submit via Interfolio, the following by April 20th (Earlier applications are strongly encouraged):

• a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing 1) their research experience, 2) future research plans and how they would fit our project, and 3) available start date, 

• a Curriculum Vitae (no more than 2 pages) 

• A list of publications and software repositories 

• 3 confidential letters of recommendation.  

Applications are reviewed only if you have fulfilled the requirements above, and submitted to Interfolio. 

For additional information, please contact m2lines@nyu.edu.  

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