Temporary Graduate Research Assistant
Worcester Polytechnic Institute•Worcester, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student to join our research team in the Fire Protection Engineering Department at WPI. The position is focused on developing a Probabilistic Framework for Fire Risk Assessment using fire spread models in FireBench. The role requires a strong background in probabilistic modeling, data analysis, Python programming, and machine learning.
Requirements
- Current Master’s candidate in Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python for data processing, simulation pipelines, and automation (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.).
- Familiarity with ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch) for wildfire risk modeling and pattern recognition.
- Experience handling large geospatial datasets (e.g., NOAA weather data, LANDFIRE fuel maps, GIS tools).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian networks, or uncertainty quantification methods.
- Familiarity with fire behavior modeling tools such as FireBench, FARSITE, or WRF-SFIRE.
Responsibilities
- Developing a Probabilistic Framework for Fire Risk Assessment using fire spread models in FireBench.
- Conducting research requiring a strong background in probabilistic modeling, data analysis, Python programming, and machine learning.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
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