Postdoctoral Research Associate
Core
Conduct independent research on proximal sensors for predicting grape leaf tissue nutrient and water status in vineyard settings.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Plant Physiology/Viticulture)
Builds
Industry guidelines for using proximal sensors in vineyard settings
Domain
Agriculture / Viticulture / Plant Physiology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Plant physiology expertise, Field experimental design, Greenhouse research, Statistical analysis, Data handling
Preferred skills
Viticulture, Remote sensing, Plant water relations, Ecophysiology, Plant nutrition
Technologies
Proximal sensors, USDA-ARS facilities and instruments
Responsibilities
Conduct field and greenhouse experimental design, Correlate soil and grape leaf nutrient/water status to sensor responses, Develop industry guidelines for sensor use, Work with USDA-ARS collaborators
Seniority
Postdoctoral, Independent Researcher