Postdoctoral Scholar - Wildfire Intelligence

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073-$82,836, based on experience. View UCI Salary Scale for Postdoctoral Scholar for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date : October 15, 2025

Next review date : Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Position : Postdoctoral Scholar : Wildfire Intelligence

Salary :

• $69,073 - $82,836
• Commensurate with Experience and According to UCI Salary Scale .

Start Date : December 2025

Application Deadline : Open until filled

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position beginning as early as December 1, 2025.

Position Description : Wildfires are rapidly emerging as one of the most urgent climate and resilience challenges, with growing impacts on ecosystems, communities, and national security. The University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a cross-disciplinary team advancing an integrated "Wildfire Intelligence" framework. The project brings together expertise in hydrology, Earth system science, fire ecology, climate extremes, computer science, AI / ML, environmental engineering, and materials science to transform how society anticipates, manages, and adapts to wildfire risks.

The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to three core research pillars : AI-driven fire prediction and reasoning systems; Earth observation-based assessment tools for damage assessment; and Scenario modeling of future risks . The prospective scholar will also contribute in development of training and educational materials.

Qualifications

The initial appointment will be for 24 months, renewable, subject to performance and continuation of project funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes health insurance and benefits.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications, and contact information for three references to our online RECRUIT system at : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09932

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Department : http : / / engineering.uci.edu / dept / cee

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

This position requires a Ph.D. from one of the following areas : Civil / Environmental Engineering, Earth Systems Science, Computer Science, or related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Detailing past and future research interests and professional goals

Publications - Please provide publications or link to publications.

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09932

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA