Raffaele Ferrari

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences to join the Climate Modeling Alliance (CliMA), a collaborative team spanning MIT, Caltech, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the ocean component of a next-generation, GPU-based climate model that leverages the Julia programming language to improve the accuracy of climate projections by learning physics from data. Key research areas include developing, implementing, and testing the global configuration of the new ocean model; completing the implementation of sea ice thermodynamics, sea ice rheology, and ocean-ice coupling; and designing computational studies of ocean-ice interactions at high altitudes. The position also involves coupling the ocean model developed at MIT with atmospheric and land models from Caltech and JPL, and conducting computational studies of ocean processes that control key climate features such as global ocean heat uptake, changes in global ocean circulation, and ocean-atmosphere coupling. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, atmospheric or oceanic sciences, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or a related field by the date of hire. A strong background in physical, mathematical, and computational sciences is required, along with experience in programming (preferably Julia) and parallel computing. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills, self-motivation, the ability to conduct independent research, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Teamwork and adaptability are essential. This is a full-time, exempt postdoctoral position with a salary range of $71,000 to $91,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is available, and the position is initially for one year with the possibility of extension. MIT offers generous benefits and a supportive, inclusive work environment. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the start date can be any time after September 1st, 2025. To apply, submit a cover letter specifying relevant qualifications and research interests, a curriculum vitae, one peer-reviewed publication, and three recommendation letters. For more information, contact Prof. Raffaele Ferrari at rferrari@mit.edu. Apply via the MIT job portal. Keywords: climate modeling, ocean modeling, applied mathematics, atmospheric sciences, computer science, physics, statistics, parallel computing, Julia programming, Earth sciences.

MIT has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The position sits at the intersection of Earth Science , Environmental Science , Computer Science , Mathematics , Statistics , and climate-focused modeling. The postdoc will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of climate scientists, mathematicians, economists, and software engineers to develop, validate, and use efficient and flexible model architectures involving Earth system models and fast-running model emulators . The post also mentions ML-based approaches such as diffusion , stochastic interpolants , and flow matching , as well as reduced-order models and climate science applications using emulators. Research themes include advancing computational techniques for climate and/or human systems models, building a model “builder” platform for integrating emulators of Earth and human systems, and applying emulators to produce actionable information for coastal resilience planning . The role is closely connected to the MIT Climate Project and aims to demonstrate near-term impact on climate challenges. Eligibility : applicants must hold a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, atmospheric or oceanic sciences, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or a related field by the date of hire. The posting also asks for a strong physical, mathematical, and computational background; experience with decision-making applications and/or integrated modeling; programming experience in at least one general-purpose language (preferably Julia) and parallel computing; strong communication skills; self-motivation; and the ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams. Funding and terms : this is a full-time postdoctoral appointment with a posted pay range of USD 71,000 to 90,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is available. The appointment is for one year with a possibility of extension. How to apply : submit a cover letter describing relevant qualifications, current research interests, and expertise; a CV; one peer-reviewed publication; and three recommendation letters. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. The start date can be any time after July 1. For questions, contact Prof. Raffaele Ferrari and Prof. Noelle Selin at bfastpostdoc@mit.edu .

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in the Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy for research on climate modeling, model emulation, Earth system models, human systems models, and coastal resilience planning . The position is part of an interdisciplinary effort involving climate scientists, mathematicians, economists, and software engineers to develop, validate, and use new efficient and flexible model architectures. The work is closely connected to the MIT Climate Project and aims to demonstrate near-term impacts for climate challenges. Research themes include advancing computational techniques for emulators of climate and/or human systems models, developing and testing a new model-builder platform that integrates emulators of Earth systems and human systems, and applying model emulators to provide actionable information for coastal resilience planning. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the date of hire in applied mathematics, atmospheric or oceanic sciences, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, or a related field. Strong physical, mathematical, and computational background is required, along with experience in decision-making applications and/or integrated modeling, programming in at least one general-purpose language (preferably Julia), and parallel computing. The post also asks for strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and independent research skills. Funding details listed by MIT include a full-time salary range of $71,000 to $90,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is available. The appointment is for one year with a possibility of extension. To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter describing relevant qualifications, current research interests, and expertise, a CV, one peer-reviewed publication, and three recommendation letters. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the start date can be any time after July 1. For more information, contact Prof. Raffaele Ferrari and Prof. Noelle Selin at bfastpostdoc@mit.edu .