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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant Phenotyping

Employer
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Location
Hangzhou, China
Salary
A global competitive salary and benefit will be provided based on the applicants' experience
Closing date
28 Feb 2022

Job Details

Postdoctoral research fellow position in plant phenotyping with a focus on intensive image-based phenotypic data analysis is available in the AgroOptics and Imaging (AOI) Lab, and will be based in the College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China. The position will involve close collaboration with engineers, computer scientists, plant breeders, and agronomist. The initial appointment is for two years and continuation is dependent upon satisfactory performance. A global competitive salary and benefit will be provided based on the applicants’ experience.

AOI Lab mainly focuses on agro-optics and optical sensors/sensing development, including fundamental understanding of light interaction with plant materials and engineering applications of optical sensing-based plant phenotyping, UAV remote sensing, deep learning, radiation transfer theory, statistics/mathematical modeling to support crop breeding and agricultural precision management.

Zhejiang University was found in 1897, and is one of China’s oldest and most prestigious universities, and was selected for China’s “Double-First-Class” Initiative. For more information, please check the university’s website (http://www.zju.edu.cn/english/).

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in remote sensing, agricultural engineering, statistics, deep learning, computer science, or relevant discipline with a strong background in machine learning methods.
  • Programming skills (Matlab/Python/R/C++) and working knowledge of spectral and image analysis for agricultural applications are highly preferred.
  • Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with an established publication record.
  • Proven track record of or strong desire for employing multi-sensor fusion techniques and approaches to take advantage of “big data mining” and software development is a plus.

Please send an email with one-page personal statement, curriculum vitae, and contact info for three references to Dr. Haiyan Cen (hycen@zju.edu.cn), College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University.

Company

Located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University is a prestigious institution of higher education with a long history. Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher learning established in China. After a hundred years of construction and development, Zhejiang University is a comprehensive research university with distinctive features and a national as well as international impact. Research at Zhejiang University spans 12 academic disciplines, covering philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, art, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management and etc. With 7 faculties and 36 colleges/schools, Zhejiang University has 14 primary and 21 secondary national leading academic disciplines. In all 22 disciplines of ESI, there are 18 disciplines leading to top 1% in the world. Zhejiang University has always been committed to cultivating talent with excellence, advancing science and technology development, serving for social well-being, and promoting advanced culture with the spirit best manifested by the university motto “Seeking the Truth and Pioneering New Trails”.

Zhejiang University has long been holding the educational philosophy of putting people foremost, cultivating all-round competence in students, seeking the truth and pioneering new trails in search of excellence, and is committed to developing future leaders with an international perspective. Zhejiang University has turned out a large number of outstanding talents in its history. There are more than 160 alumni elected members of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering. With educational thoughts advancing with the times, Zhejiang University paces the whole nation in educational reforms. Rich campus culture, advanced teaching facilities and a wide range of international exchanges create favourable conditions for students’ development.

Zhejiang University focuses on assiduous study and research, and science and technological innovation. It has launched a number of international high-end academic platforms and gathered masters, scholars and high-level research teams in various disciplines. Zhejiang University sincerely invites excellent talents to join us and together to create a glorious future for Zhejiang University and its people.

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ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
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Location
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HANGZHOU
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE
310058
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