Postdoctoral Fellow, Plant Sciences

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Plant Sciences

Company

University of Saskatchewan

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow, Plant SciencesPrimary Purpose: We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support a project focused on phenotyping pea breeding populations using UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) imagery. The successful candidate will be involved in developing and implementing UAV-based phenotyping methods, as well as coordinating ground measures in experimental nurseries. The primary focus of this position is to utilize UAV imagery to extract image based digital phenotypes from field pea to select for superior genotypes.Nature of Work: This research is supported by a UAV team to gather crop imagery and pre-process data along with an experienced image analysis lab. The successful candidate will work with directly with the Crop Development Centre Field Pea breeding program and the Agronomic Crop Imaging lab at the University of Saskatchewan.Accountabilities: The Post Doctoral Fellow will report to the principal investigator /supervisor and work in a team environment with other research associates and graduate students.The ideal candidate will start work as soon as possible in the winter of 2024/25.Education: B.Sc/Post-graduate in Crop Science, Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology, Data Science or related degree with relevant experience.Licenses:Experience: Experience with programming for data science, in languages such as Python/Matlab/R is essential.

• Experience working with large image-based remote sensing datasets is desirable
• Knowledge in crop breeding, crop genetics and experience in digital crop phenotyping is an asset.
• Experience in image analysis techniques will be an asset.
• Experience with machine learning techniques such as random forest analysis is an asset

Skills: Work as a team player or work independently with minimal supervision.To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae,Department: Plant Sciences
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows – PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 11/1/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

Expected salary

Location

Saskatoon, SK

Job date

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:21:09 GMT

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