Research Associate (Plant Biology and Bioinformatics)
Core
Developing high-throughput phenotyping tools and AI-driven analysis models to assess plant performance under abiotic and biotic stresses in indoor farming systems.
Role type
Research Associate (Plant Biology and Bioinformatics)
Builds
Automated phenotyping protocols, predictive models for crop yield/quality, and analysis tools for large-scale imaging data.
Domain
Agriculture / Indoor Farming / Plant Biology / Bioinformatics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Plant biology, Bioinformatics, Data science, Statistics, Image analysis, AI for image analysis, Predictive modelling, CRISPR/EMS mutant testing
Preferred skills
Experience with automated transpiration determination, RGB/3D/chlorophyll fluorescence imaging, Large dataset analysis
Technologies
RGB imaging, 3D-imaging, Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging, AI image analysis tools
Responsibilities
Develop high-throughput phenotyping protocols for stress assessment; Develop analysis tools for large data streams; Build prediction models for yield and quality; Test genetic products (mutants); Document results for reports and publications
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC