Postgraduate Research Associate in Data Assimilation for Model Calibration

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral research associate (PDRA) to join the research group of Professor Cédric John. You will be a key member of the John Lab at DERI, contributing to our development and the success of our mission, as well as collaborating with key members of TOTAL OneTech, which will include regular visits to Pau (France) to present results.
Broadly speaking, the aim of the research project is to develop a principled approach to forward stratigraphic models using data assimilation, working closely with partners in TOTAL OneTech, and members of Professor John's research group.
The role is funded for up to 24 months in the first instance, with an expected start by March 2025.

You will have a PhD and track record in either computer science with specialisation in relevant AI technologies for surrogate modelling, or in Earth or Environmental Science with a strong track record in developing surrogate models. You also will have a good track record of publishing your research in the peer-reviewed literature, and where relevant, of writing or helping to write research grants.

Please submit an application via the Queen Mary Portal and upload a copy of your CV.
Please do not upload copies of research papers.
About the Institute
The role will be based in the Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI). DERI is Queen Mary's flagship University Research Institute dedicated to ground-breaking multi-disciplinary research in digital and data science, including artificial intelligence (AI). DERI offers an outstanding research environment including a dedicated physical space along with recently purchased high performance computing infrastructure to enable scientific breakthroughs. Further, DERI leads the university's participation in The Alan Turing Institute, the UK national institute for data science and AI.
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