Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 1 month ago
USDA-ARS Postdoc in Spectral Imaging for Early Detection of Fungal Infection and Mycotoxin Risk in Corn
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$65K/yr - $70K/yrThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a postdoctoral position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service to conduct research on fungal infection detection in corn using spectral imaging. The role involves developing predictive models and conducting experiments to safeguard agricultural commodities from aflatoxin contamination.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify mathematical relationship among normalized difference vegetation index, plant developmental stages and plant health
Develop artificial intelligence models that connect normalized difference vegetation index, plant developmental stages, plant health and aflatoxin contamination
Develop and evaluate hybrids and corn lines in greenhouse and field conditions
Perform modeling and data analysis using coding tools and geospatial data
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Plant Sciences, Plant pathology, mathematics)
U.S. Citizen Only
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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