Mojtaba Sadegh

Boise State University is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow and/or PhD student for a project on AI-based assessment of fire potential forecasts to support wildfire prevention and management . The work is funded by the Joint Fire Science Program and is based at Boise State University, Boise, Idaho . The project will evaluate fire forecast products, integrate large environmental and geospatial datasets, and develop advanced statistical and AI/ML models to better understand and predict fire outcomes. Research tasks include building analysis-ready datasets, assessing forecast efficacy, fusing multiple forecast products, and collaborating with stakeholders to produce actionable guidance for fire managers. Relevant study areas include Environmental Science , Computer Science , Statistics , Geography , and related fields such as geosciences, data science, civil and environmental engineering, and forestry. The postdoctoral role is described as a 1-year appointment with the possibility of extension to 3 years depending on performance. Applicants should have strong expertise in AI/machine learning (including deep learning and explainable AI), statistical modeling , and handling large-scale, high-dimensional environmental and geospatial data. Experience with wildfire or climate-related applications is preferred, along with the ability to publish in high-impact journals and communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred start dates are October 1 for the postdoctoral fellow and January 1 for the PhD student. To apply, send a short statement of interest and your CV directly to the contact email provided.