Research Associate (Horticulture and Plant Physiology)
Core
Develop and apply simulation and machine learning models to predict growth, transpiration, resource use, and yield of Asian leafy vegetables (specifically pak choi) under controlled indoor farming environments.
Role type
Research Associate (Horticulture and Plant Physiology)
Builds
Explanatory, dynamic crop growth models and self-learning models using continuous sensor data
Domain
Indoor farming / Controlled environment agriculture / Plant physiology
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Plant and crop physiology, quantitative approach to crop growth, experimental design, scientific writing, data analysis
Preferred skills
Programming, machine learning, climate control strategies
Technologies
Simulation models, machine learning models, sensor data systems
Responsibilities
Conduct climate room experiments by varying environmental conditions for pak choi growth; Develop, calibrate, and validate an explanatory, dynamic crop growth model for pak choi; Write scientific papers and participate in international conferences