Postdoctoral Position in Agricultural: Mississippi State University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in Agricultural & Biological Engineering to work on a USDA funded research project. The successful candidate will support a team of scientists in developing methodologies and establishing data analysis pipelines for the utilization of low altitude remote sensing platforms such as uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and hyperspectral imaging (HS!) for estimation of crop canopy nutrients.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Remote Sensing, Hyperspectral Imaging, Nutrient Estimation, Environmental Health Indicators
Location: Mississippi State University, Mississippi, United States
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Biosystem Engineering, or any other related field.
- Professional proficiency in English writing and communication
- Motivation to advance personal and group knowledge
- Positive attitude
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Biosystem Engineering, or any other related field |
| Language | Professional proficiency in English writing and communication |
| Skills | Strong background in hyperspectral image analysis, machine learning, and proficiency in rapidly writing scripts using Python, R or Matlab |
| Attitude | Self-motivated, creative, and have a desire to collaborate under a multidisciplinary environment |
Job Description: The postdoctoral associate will research and implement the algorithms, assist with field data collection, experimental design and data analysis related to the research efforts. The successful candidate should have a strong background in hyperspectral image analysis, machine learning and proficiency in rapidly writing scripts using Python, R or Matlab. The candidate should be self-motivated, creative, and have a desire to collaborate under a multidisciplinary environment.
Project Team:
| Name | Lab |
|---|---|
| Dr. Nuwan Wijewardane | Advanced Plant & Soil Sensing Lab |
| Dr. Xin Zhang | Sensing and Automation in Agro-System (SAAS) Lab |
| Dr. Sathish Samiappan | – |
The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for:
- Supporting interdisciplinary teams to develop study questions to address the high throughput early diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies in row crops using UAV hyperspectral imaging
- Developing methodologies and establishing data analysis pipelines to meet the needs of research in collaboration with USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) scientists
- Participating in oral and written communications, as needed, to interface with the participating scientists and stakeholders to obtain clarity in requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension up to 5 years contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Approximate Start Date: Aug 2023
Project Team:
- Dr. Nuwan Wijewardane: Advanced Plant & Soil Sensing Lab
- Dr. Xin Zhang: Sensing and Automation in Agro-System (SAAS) Lab
- Dr. Sathish Samiappan
How to Apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through https://forms.gle/v8nugNFPNP8cGAS88. Applicants should provide a single PDF containing a cover letter with research goals and description of previous related experience, updated CV including complete publications list, and contact information for three references.
Last Date for Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is fall 2023. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
