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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Temporary Graduate Research Assistant Worcester Polytechnic Institute in United States

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Hourly rate of $21.00 based on experience.

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United States

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Spatial Analysis
Python Programming
Uncertainty Analysis
Probabilistic Modeling
Monte Carlo Simulation
Robotics
Statistics
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About this position

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fire Protection Engineering Department is seeking a temporary graduate research assistant to join a research team working on probabilistic fire risk assessment. The project focuses on developing a Probabilistic Framework for Fire Risk Assessment using fire spread models in FireBench, with an emphasis on wildfire risk modeling, uncertainty-aware analysis, and computational methods for understanding fire behavior.

The role is research-oriented and technical, bringing together probabilistic modeling, data analysis, Python programming, and machine learning. The successful candidate will work with simulation pipelines, geospatial datasets such as weather and fuel maps, and fire spread or fire behavior modeling tools. The posting highlights methods such as Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian networks, and uncertainty quantification, suggesting a project that combines statistical reasoning with computational fire modeling.

The position sits within WPI’s Fire Protection Engineering environment, offering an opportunity to contribute to applied research in a department known for engineering-focused work. The advert emphasizes the ability to work independently and collaboratively, with attention to detail and problem-solving as important parts of the research role.

The role is open to a current master’s candidate in a relevant technical field and is described as a temporary graduate research assistant appointment.

Funding details

Hourly rate of $21.00 based on experience.

What's required

A current Master’s candidate in Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required. Strong experience is preferred in probabilistic modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian networks, or uncertainty quantification; Python programming for data processing, simulation pipelines, and automation; machine learning with tools such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch; and geospatial data analysis using datasets or GIS tools. Familiarity with fire behavior or fire spread modeling tools such as FireBench, FARSITE, or WRF-SFIRE is a plus. The role also calls for excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

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Submit a cover letter and a resume/CV through the application link provided in the posting.

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