AI Forestry Scientist: Real-Time 3D & Multimodal Vision

Euraxess; Ås; Hybrid; NOK 635,000 - 920,000; Full time

Job summary

NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research in Ås near Oslo invites applications for a Research Scientist to lead AI development for forestry and environmental applications. You will design and implement deep learning models for LiDAR and image data, and develop multimodal systems integrating information from multiple sensors.

The role blends scientific leadership with hands-on engineering in a dynamic, international research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Proven record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals or international conferences.
• Excellent oral and written English; Norwegian language skills encouraged.
• Experience with deep learning models for LiDAR data and image analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of deep learning models for LiDAR segmentation and classification.
• Develop image-based analysis models and multimodal models integrating sensors.
• Create real-time AI models and inference systems for operational use.
• Lead work packages within externally funded national and international projects.
• Contribute to research proposals and funding applications.

Skills

Deep learning

Computer vision

AI models

Edge computing

Education

PhD in Computer Vision or ML

Job description

NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research in Ås near Oslo invites applications for a Research Scientist to lead AI development for forestry and environmental applications. You will design and implement deep learning models for LiDAR and image data, and develop multimodal systems integrating information from multiple sensors.

The role blends scientific leadership with hands-on engineering in a dynamic, international research environment.