Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Postdoctoral Research AssociatePosted
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Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Ecology & Conservation Biology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Major/Essential Duties of Job:
1. Develop deep learning-based natural disaster damage identification models by leveraging hyper-resolution remote sensing data.
2. Generate fine-resolution maps of the forage loss and recovery based on the satellite image time-series analysis.
3. Prepare and publish articles in national/international peer-reviewed scientific journals that highlight findings from the research projects.
4. Present research findings at national/international events and conferences;
5. Collaborate with various, relevant faculty at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research in developing grant proposals for increased future funding, preparing peer-review journal articles, and supervising graduate students, if any.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
A PhD degree in a field related to the tasks above
Preferred Education:
Education in a field within the broader theme of remote sensing, computer science, or ecology with a quantitative, empirical orientation, and fundamental parts of agriculture.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong analytical and scientific writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently, be goal-oriented and using initiative with a methodical, systematic approach.
Endurance and contribution to scientific work in a team on collaborative research.
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Expertise in statistical data analysis, with profound experience in Python and Pytorch;
* Experience with GIS and/or remote sensing ;
* Knowledge and work experience in cropping systems, sustainable agriculture, and climate change/variability impact is valuable;
* Experience in the development of research proposals and grant writing, an essential part of the job;
* Experience in preparing publications in peer-reviewed journals and presenting the project results at national and international conferences;
Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Dr. Wenzhe Jiao @ wenzhe.jiao@ag.tamu.edu
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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