Postdoctoral Research Scholar in AI Surrogate Modeling for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioeconomy Systems
North Carolina State University is hiring a
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
to join
REFRAME
(Resource Engineering Framework for Responsible, Augmented Modeling and Engagement), an interdisciplinary effort funded by
Schmidt Sciences
through the
Virtual Institute for Feedstocks of the Future
.
The position focuses on the intersection of
artificial intelligence
,
scientific modeling
,
machine learning
,
scientific computing
,
statistics
, and
optimization
, with applications to
sustainable agriculture
,
bioeconomy systems
, and broader
agricultural, biological, and environmental systems
. The selected postdoc will lead the development and scientific validation of
AI surrogate models
that accelerate computationally intensive simulations while preserving scientific rigor.
Responsibilities include advancing
uncertainty quantification
and
model validation
, developing reproducible scientific machine learning frameworks, collaborating with researchers, engineers, and software developers across institutions, contributing to AI agents for workflow automation and decision support, and leading publications while mentoring graduate researchers.
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
Funding:
Salary range is
$62,000–$72,000
.
Ideal background:
strong preparation in machine learning, statistics, scientific computing, or related quantitative disciplines, especially for applicants interested in AI for agricultural, biological, or environmental applications.
How to apply:
Use the linked application page to review the full posting and submit your application. The post indicates a
Spring 2027
anticipated start.
