Post-Doctoral Associate – Z Song: The University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Lab within the Department of Horticulture. This position focuses on cutting-edge research in the development of high-throughput and high-precision plant phenotyping systems for applications such as automated vertical farming, plant breeding, and plant protection.
Designation:
Post-Doctoral Associate
Research Area:
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Plant Phenotyping, Automation in Agriculture, Machine Learning, Robotics
Location:
Athens Area, Georgia, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical/Agricultural/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Horticulture, or related fields with significant research experience.
- Experience: Minimum of three first-author peer-reviewed journal publications in related fields.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in computer programming (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.)
- Experience in CAD 3D modeling, image processing, computer vision, and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge in plant science/physiology, especially in crop management within CEA.
- Experience in grant writing and making presentations at national/international conferences.
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral.
Job Description:
- Develop and lead research programs aligned with the lab’s mission and ongoing projects.
- Prepare and publish research manuscripts and contribute to grant proposal development.
- Collaborate on multiple college or university-funded projects and cooperative research initiatives.
- Mentor and supervise graduate research assistants in their research activities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email the required documents in PDF format to Dr. Zhihang Song at zsong@uga.edu. The subject line of the email should read: “Applying for 2025 Postdoc position — [YOUR NAME]”.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter (max 600 words)
- Most recent CV (including education, research, skills, awards, grant writing, and publications)
- Contact information for three references or recommendation letters
Last Date to Apply:
Open Until Filled
For further queries, please contact:
- Recruitment Contact Name: Zhihang Song
- Recruitment Contact Email: zsong@uga.edu
