Post Doctoral Research Fellow

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Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise,
Categories: Research, Research and Economic Development

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will specialize in computational modeling and data science for water and energy resilience and join a transdisciplinary team as part of the NSF‑funded Idaho Community‑engaged Resilience for Energy‑Water Systems (I‑CREWS) project. The initiative brings together faculty, students, and partners across Idaho to advance innovative solutions to the urgent challenges of energy‑water (E‑W) system resilience in the face of technological, population and environmental change.

The Fellow will be based at Boise State University and work closely with I‑CREWS researchers across the state. The position emphasizes developing, integrating, and applying modeling approaches—including machine learning (ML), hydrologic and energy systems simulations, and scenario forecasting—to evaluate dynamic energy‑water futures and resilience strategies for diverse Idaho communities.

Boise State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in computational modeling and data science for water and energy resilience. This role is part of the NSF‑funded I‑CREWS project, a transdisciplinary initiative that brings together faculty, students, and partners across Idaho to advance innovative solutions to the urgent challenges of energy‑water system resilience.

After earning a Ph.D., the next step in the academic or research career path is often a postdoc. A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher’s training that enables them to further their professional development and transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs often take additional leadership or teaching responsibilities in their laboratory or department. These positions are usually two to three years, and it is not unusual for a researcher to do more than one postdoc.

35% of Time the Postdoctoral Research Fellow may:

• Problem solve research challenges and model development, as applicable.
• Contribute discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
• Prepare complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including following applicable data management protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, and document research findings for review.
• Compare actual and expected results and suggest solutions to correct the deviations.
• Evaluate existing research or modeling techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and reports.
• Assist in teaching classes.

60% of Time the Postdoctoral Research Fellow:

• Develop and apply computational models (ML, hydrologic, and energy systems) to assess resilience of coupled energy‑water systems under technological, population and environmental stressors.
• Conduct scenario analyses and alternative futures forecasting for Idaho study site communities within the I‑CREWS resilience framework.
• Integrate/interweave local and Indigenous knowledge and governance structures, as appropriate, with quantitative models to identify locally relevant resilience strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of social scientists, engineers, natural scientists, and Tribal partners.
• Manage and analyze large, heterogeneous datasets relevant to energy‑water resilience.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals and present research results at conferences.
• Mentor and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate researchers at Boise State.

5% of Time the Postdoctoral Research Fellow:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• The selected candidate must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the proposed term.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer‑reviewed publications.
• Ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data.
• Critical…