Post-Doctoral Associate: Agentic AI for Crop Design

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Pickering Lab to develop agentic AI systems focused on agricultural design and prediction. This position requires a strong mathematical and computational background, preferably with experience in genomics and crop growth modeling. Responsibilities include creating AI-native models, developing benchmarks, and disseminating research. Successful candidates will engage with an interdisciplinary team and contribute to scholarly publications. The role is anticipated to start on June 1, 2026, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mathematical and computational methods.
• Experience with genomic prediction and crop modeling desired.
• Ability to develop reproducible workflows and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop Agentic AI systems for agricultural design and prediction.
• Create benchmarks, datasets, and evaluation protocols.
• Engage in career development and scholarly dissemination.

Skills

Machine learning / deep learning

Probabilistic modeling

Genomics

Scientific programming in Python

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Python

Bayesian methods

Job description

University of Georgia seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Pickering Lab to develop agentic AI systems focused on agricultural design and prediction. This position requires a strong mathematical and computational background, preferably with experience in genomics and crop growth modeling. Responsibilities include creating AI-native models, developing benchmarks, and disseminating research. Successful candidates will engage with an interdisciplinary team and contribute to scholarly publications. The role is anticipated to start on June 1, 2026, with a salary commensurate with experience.