Predictive Modeler

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate will work at the forefront of human-wildlife interactions with quantitative ecologists and wildlife biologists from USDA-APHIS and Colorado State University (CSU) as well as aviation stakeholders, natural resource economists, and specialists with other backgrounds. The role also works closely with a data scientist to transfer their modeling workflows into a pipeline and dashboard system for real-time risk assessment. The position is co-located at CSU and the National Wildlife Research Center of USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services in Fort Collins, CO.

Requirements

• PHD Degree - applicants must have defended their Ph.D. in quantitative ecology, wildlife biology, computer science, data science, engineering, statistics or related fields.
• Experience and record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals using statistics or other forms of data-driven modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using artificial intelligence/machine learning models, hierarchical statistical models, dynamic spatio-temporal models, and developing pipelines for large datasets.
• Experience with probabilistic forecasting.
• Experience with optimization and decision analysis.
• Experience working with applied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessment tools for guiding aviation managers in protecting public safety.
• Collate data and develop predictive models to estimate bird strike probability with civil and military flights.
• Developed interactive visualizations that airport managers will use to manage risk of bird collisions.
• Use artificial intelligence/machine learning models, hierarchical statistical models, dynamic spatio-temporal models, and develope pipelines for large datasets.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree