Post-doctoral Fellow, Mining Engineering

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado, USA
Base: $65,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Numerical modeling of subsurface structures
3d modeling tools
Finite and distinct element modeling
The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow in Mining Engineering to join an interdisciplinary research team focused on developing AI systems for subsurface stress prediction. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, experience in numerical modeling, and a strong background in machine learning

Job Summary

  • This position will participate in a project involving numerical modeling and development of AI and machine learning based predictive models.
  • Primary responsibilities include subsurface data collection and analysis using 3D modeling tools through extensive public database search finite and distinct element modeling of underground structures and reservoirs multimodal data curation for AI input using machine learning and development of AI models in python or other programming languages.
  • Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment.

Matching Summary

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The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow in Mining Engineering to join an interdisciplinary research team focused on developing AI systems for subsurface stress prediction. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, experience in numerical modeling, and a strong background in machine learning.

Salary

Base: $65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Flexible health and dental care options, generous sick/vacation time, 11% employee contribution/12% employer contribution to Defined Contribution Plan, tuition benefits, free RTD Ecopass, discount programs, free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, access to Recreation Center and Outdoor Rec Center, on campus daycare center

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • numerical modeling of subsurface structures
  • 3D modeling tools
  • finite and distinct element modeling
  • multimodal data curation for AI input
  • development of AI models in python

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with engineers from various backgrounds
  • pitching and presentations in industrial settings
  • mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students

Key Requirements

  • PhD in mining, petroleum engineering or geosciences
  • Record of writing peer-reviewed papers
  • Record of writing grant proposals

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