Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER Environmental Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER - Environmental Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
College Of EngineeringProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will develop and apply AI and data analytics tools to integrate and interpret complex environmental datasets for sustainable resource management. The position will develop predictive frameworks that connect field observations remote sensing and modeling to inform decisions on water soil plant and energy systems at multiple scales.
The appointment is a one-year full-time position in residence at Prairie View A&M University. The university retains the option to renew the appointment for a second year based on performance research progress and availability of funding. The maximum term is two years.
This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds.
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Develop an Integrated Environmental Data Repository combining soil water vegetation energy crop production and atmospheric datasets.
Apply AI algorithms for environmental pattern detection and forecasting including drought severity vegetation stress crop yield and water contamination.
Construct predictive models to support sustainable resource management and decision-making.
Collaborate closely with the FEW Systems Postdoctoral Associate to link data analytics with field pilot systems and sustainability metrics.
Contribute to proposal development peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary grant initiatives.
Teach one to two courses in the combined specialization related to one of the above-stated expertises.
Engage students and community partners through data literacy and sustainability workshops.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Ph.D. in Environmental Data Science Geospatial Analytics Computer Science (AI/ML) or a closely related field (earned within the past three years).
Demonstrated experience in AI predictive modeling and environmental data systems.
Strong programming skills in Python R or MATLAB and familiarity with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills with evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing environmental data repositories or cloud-based data infrastructures.
Familiarity with remote sensing platforms environmental modeling or data fusion techniques.
Record of publications in environmental analytics or sustainability modeling.
Interest in applying AI tools to climate equity and limited-resource community resilience.
Job Posting Close Date:
01/18/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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