Postdoctoral Research Associate
Core
Lead research on advanced simulation of temperature and moisture dynamics in protected agriculture systems, developing computational models to improve productivity and resource efficiency.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Agricultural/Environmental Engineering)
Builds
Predictive environmental control frameworks and validated computational models for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Domain
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems / Controlled Environment Agriculture
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Heat and moisture transfer modeling, Environmental simulation, Microclimate management, Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Sensor calibration, Data analysis, Programming (MATLAB, Python, R), Experimental design
Preferred skills
Machine learning applied to environmental control, Experience with data acquisition systems (LabVIEW, CRBasic), Supervision of graduate/undergraduate students, Regional travel
Technologies
ANSYS Fluent, TRANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Python, R, LabVIEW, CRBasic
Responsibilities
Develop and validate computational models of CEA heat and moisture transfer, Lead research on simulation of temperature and moisture dynamics in protected agriculture systems, Provide technical assistance to growers for on-farm environmental management
Seniority
Postdoctoral Researcher