CareerPlan

TES Research Associate

Auburn University, ALFull-time2026-05-12 → 2026-11-09

Core

Develop AI-driven computational models integrating multi-source datasets to model forestry systems, plant physiological processes, and ecological traits.

Role type

Research Associate (AI/ML for Ecology)

Builds

Computational models for forest health, carbon allocation, and ecosystem productivity

Domain

Forestry, Plant Physiology, Ecology, Remote Sensing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning, Deep learning, Statistical modeling, Python, R, TensorFlow/Pytorch, Large-scale dataset handling, Data preprocessing

Preferred skills

Scientific writing, Interdisciplinary research interest

Technologies

Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Remote sensing, UAV/drone imagery, Genomic data

Responsibilities

Develop and implement ML/DL models for ecological datasets; Model plant growth and stress response; Integrate multi-modal datasets; Conduct statistical modeling and predictive analytics; Support data preprocessing and database organization; Assist in preparing research reports and manuscripts.