Fusion for Plant Phenotyping: The Shangpeng Sun research group at McGill University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a background in 3D image processing, deep learning, and sensor fusion to develop sensor fusion and 3D imaging data processing protocols for characterizing plant shoot/root architecture.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: 3D Image Processing and Sensor Fusion for Plant Phenotyping
Location: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Candidates must have expertise in 3D image processing, deep learning, and sensor fusion
- Demonstrated skills in scientific writing, publications, and communication are needed
Job Description:
- Develop sensor fusion and 3D imaging data processing protocols for characterizing plant shoot/root architecture
- Publish quality peer-reviewed journal papers
- Assist with writing competitive grants
- Assist with the supervision of other members of the laboratory
- Other duties as assigned
About the Supervisor and Laboratory: Dr. Shangpeng Sun’s research group at McGill University is interested in developing machine learning, robotics, computer vision, and remote sensing technologies for high throughput plant phenotyping and crop spatio-temporal growth monitoring and modeling.
McGill University is a world-renowned research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Canada and the world.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Shangpeng Sun (email: shangpeng.sun@mcgill.ca) with the subject line “Prospective Postdoctoral Researcher_Your name” to apply or ask any questions about the position. Applications will be screened immediately until the position is filled.
Last Date for Apply: Not specified, but applications will be screened immediately until the position is filled.
| Title | Postdoc Researcher in 3D Imaging and Sensor Fusion |
|---|---|
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | 3D image processing, deep learning, and sensor fusion |
| Location | McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields with backgrounds in 3D image processing, deep learning, and sensor fusion |
| Job Description | Developing Sensor Fusion and 3D imaging data (point clouds, 3D CT imagery) processing protocols for characterizing plant shoot/root architecture, publishing quality peer-reviewed journal papers, assisting with writing competitive grants, assisting with the supervision of other members of the laboratory, and other duties as assigned. |
| How to Apply | Contact Dr. Shangpeng Sun (email: shangpeng.sun@mcgill.ca) with the subject of Prospective Postdoctoral Researcher_Your name if interested or if you have any questions regarding the position. |
| Last Date for Apply | Until the position is filled |
| Information | Data |
|---|---|
| University Name | McGill University |
| Location | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Address | 845 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4, Canada |
| Website | mcgill.ca |
| Phone | +1 514-398-4455 |
| Acceptance Rate | 46.3% (2016) |
| Mascot | Martlet, Marty the Martlet |
| Undergraduate Tuition and Fees | Local tuition 2,391 CAD, Domestic tuition 7,402 CAD, International tuition 29,200 CAD (2017 – 18) |
| Founder | James McGill |
