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Role Description

Current projections of sea level rise aren’t precise enough and potential solutions to mitigate the contributions of land-based glaciers to sea level rise are underexplored. We aim to fund and accelerate existing research by increasing investments in Antarctic science as well as by internally developing accurate forecasts of sea level rise and the expected behavior of Antarctic glaciers. To achieve this we leverage state-of-the-art computational methods combining physics and AI on remote sensing and field data.

This role specifically is for the internal development of data-driven physics and machine learning methods.

Climate change is destabilizing marine ice sheets, creating a risk of catastrophic sea-level rise over the next century. Arête Glacier Initiative is a new nonprofit initiative dedicated to understanding this risk and assessing the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of potential interventions to stabilize ice sheets. We aim to fund, coordinate, and accelerate research to enable informed and legitimate societal decisions regarding these interventions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Geophysics, Mathematics, Glaciology, Physical Geography, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams with multi-disciplinary backgrounds
• Experience in running large numerical FEM simulations
• Experience in high performance computing, parallel processing or large scale cloud-based inference
• Experience in handling noisy data, uncertainty propagation and error estimation
• Experience with remote sensing data, specifically satellite radar, altimetry, and optical imagery
• Iterative approach to problem solving

Requirements

• Experience in running ice dynamics models such as ISSM, PISM or MALI
• Experience in implementing machine learning techniques and algorithms
• Experience in AI accelerated FEM modeling or Graph Neural Networks
• Experience in physics informed neural networks (PINNs)

Benefits

• Health Benefits & Insurance
• Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% of the premium paid for employees and 85% of dependents)
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) (with $275 monthly employer contributions)
• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)
• Total Pet Plan and Supplemental Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Employee Opportunity Program (EAP) - Health and Wellness
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Retirement
• 401k Retirement Plan (with 6% matching)
• Paid Time Off
• 15 Days Paid Time Off Per Year
• 16 Paid Holidays (14 common plus 2 flexible holidays, including Dec 25 - Jan 1)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for Moms and Dads (two weeks after first year)

Additional Notes

This position is fully remote with occasional in-person meetings as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all of the skills listed above.

Compensation

Compensation for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Company Description

Arête Glacier Initiative is fiscally sponsored by Digital Harbor Foundation. Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to fostering learning, creativity, productivity, and community through education with a vision of digital equity for everyone.

Digital Harbor and Arête Glacier Initiative are an equal opportunity employer.