"Postdoctoral Fellowships (integrated areas of Geosciences and Data Sciences, with an emphasis on the use of AI, Machine Learning and other data science tools to geosciences data)"

Job Overview

Prospective candidates are welcome to apply with a Ph.D in geosciences and other related fields of Earth sciences. Candidates who have familiarity and experience in the use of machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, big-data analytics and other Data Sciences knowledge and tools and technologies to geosciences as part of their doctoral thesis from an accredited institution of higher learning will be given preference. Applications are invited from those who obtained PhD degree within the period of last 6 years.

The ideal candidate would have at least some prior experience in areas like data process and analysis, data grabbing tool, big-data analysis and application, information visualization, knowledge graph, data storage system with interest in developing specialized products and skills. Expertise in fused area of geology and data sciences is highly desirable. The candidate must be fluent in either Chinese or English. Non-Chinese citizens should be eligible for applying for a visiting research visa to China.

DDE implements a policy of s EDI (equality, diversity and inclusivity) in all its talent recruitment, planning and operations.

Application Requirements

Each candidate should submit the following (in Chinese or English):

1. A statement of interest outlining why you are applying and what your plans are after your post-doctoral research at the RCE (Suzhou).
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Names, institutional background, expertise and contact emails of three referees.

Selection and Recruitment Process

Evaluation of candidates will be based on the qualifications above. Only candidates shortlisted by DDE/SC will be further contacted for attending the interview meeting.

The post-doctoral fellow will be provided an annual pre-tax sum of US$ 53,000 covering salary, accommodation, insurance and living expenses. Those who wish to opt for a different health care arrangement would have to cover that expense on their own. The RCE(Suzhou) will provide office space with computer; internet access and other facilities for research.

Further information, please contact: secretariat@ddeworld.org