Postdoctoral Fellow- Remote Sensing of Plants

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in Remote Sensing of Plants to analyze interactions between plants and environmental factors using advanced drone technology. The role includes opportunities to collaborate with prestigious research institutions and engage in innovative research addressing physiological responses to various stresses. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and expertise in image processing and machine learning.

Qualifications

• Strong background in image processing and machine learning.
• Experience with remote sensing technology.
• PhD in environmental science, biology, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Understand interactions between plants, crops, and environmental stresses.
• Utilize drone technology for hyperspectral imaging in research.
• Collaborate with various research institutes and departments.

Skills

Image Processing

Computer Science

Machine Learning

Engineering

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Drone Hyperspectral Sensors

LiDAR Sensors

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow- Remote Sensing of Plants

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Position Summary

We are looking for a candidate to start in September 2023 or shortly after. This position focuses on understanding the interactions between plants and crops and biotic and abiotic stresses using drone hyperspectral remote sensing. The research addresses questions related to detecting physiological and biochemical responses of plants to droughts, pests, pathogens, invasive species, and weeds, from gene to landscape scales. Our approach integrates remote sensing, spatial science, biochemical and genetic methods, biological modeling, and machine learning. Candidates should have a strong background in image processing, computer science, machine learning, and/or engineering.

The postdoctoral associate will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agricultural Sciences, NSF - ASCEND Biology Integration Institute, and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. They will also learn to operate high-end drone hyperspectral (HySpex Mjolnir), multispectral, thermal, and LiDAR sensors and will receive training on drone operation at the CSU Drone Center.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

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