Opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Calgary and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for research on drought resilience in peas, as part of the PEACE (Pea Climater Efficient) Genome Canada funded project. The role focuses on high-throughput plant phenotyping, using UAV-based remote sensing to collect and analyze multi-sensor data like RGB, hyperspectral, and thermal imagery. The successful candidate will lead fieldwork in California, process aerial data, and apply machine learning and statistical models to predict physiological traits, helping to identify drought-resilient pea varieties for breeding programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field like plant physiology or computer science, with proven experience in plant phenotyping and physiological trait analysis. Key responsibilities include leading fieldwork, analyzing large datasets with software like Pix4D and ArcGIS, and using programming languages such as Python and R for data processing and predictive modeling. The position requires strong scientific writing skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, with a U.S. visa valid through December 2027 to facilitate fieldwork. Respond via Linkedin or email <msamuel@ucalgary.ca>