Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI, Advanced Materials, and Planetary Health At BIDMaP, UC

At BIDMaP (Bakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet) UC Berkeley, researchers are combining AI, machine learning, and data science with the physical sciences to confront climate change head-on.

BIDMaP’s Postdoctoral Fellows Program invites applications from recent PhDs in basic or data science fields who are passionate about using computation and discovery science to drive planetary solutions.

Applications Open:
October 15, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
December 1, 2026 for full consideration, review will continue until all available fellowships are filled

Target

Start Date:

Spring / Summer 2027

Duration:
Initial 2-year appointment, renewable for a 3rd year upon mutual agreement.

Location:

BIDMaP is housed in the beautiful new Barbara and Gerson Gateway

Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent degree awarded between January 2025 - August 2027 and have one of the following backgrounds

• Quantitative focus:
  Advanced training in AI/ML, computer science, statistics, or data science with a strong drive to apply computational methods to physical science problems.
• Domain science focus:
  Advanced training in chemistry, physics, biological sciences, or materials science with a strong vision for integrating AI/machine learning into discovery workflows.