Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
AGBS Post-Doctoral in Modeling and Crop Yield Prediction in Africa(8992)
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco, Indiana, United States, 47963
Job Title
Post-Doctoral in Modeling and Crop Yield Prediction in Africa. Area of specialization: Agronomy, Modeling, biostatistics. Organization : Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), AgroBioSciences (AgBS). Job/Project description
The AgroBioSciences Program (AgBS) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is seeking a post-doctoral fellow in Modeling and Crop Yield Prediction in Africa. The candidate will develop models for estimating and predicting the yields of targeted crops in Africa. Main responsibilities
Collect data regarding the production of targeted crops in Africa, work with the project team, and valorize data as review publications. Develop and implement simulation models to predict yields from secondary data sources and established on-farm trials in Africa. Conduct spatial analysis to predict yield at scales. Contribute to the overarching goals of the research project team. Supervise master and doctoral students. Publish results in high impact factor journals. Education, qualifications, and experience
Ph.D. in Agronomy, modeling, biostatistics, or related field. Experience with geospatial analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling. Strong command of programming tools such as R, Python, and other languages. Publications in the field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high motivation and interest in scientific work. Applications and selection procedure
Application folder must contain: Cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests; detailed CV. Brief research statement. Contact information of two references. Further inquiries should be addressed to PR. Jemo Martin (martin.Jemo@um6p.ma) UM6P.
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Post-Doctoral in Modeling and Crop Yield Prediction in Africa. Area of specialization: Agronomy, Modeling, biostatistics. Organization : Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), AgroBioSciences (AgBS). Job/Project description
The AgroBioSciences Program (AgBS) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is seeking a post-doctoral fellow in Modeling and Crop Yield Prediction in Africa. The candidate will develop models for estimating and predicting the yields of targeted crops in Africa. Main responsibilities
Collect data regarding the production of targeted crops in Africa, work with the project team, and valorize data as review publications. Develop and implement simulation models to predict yields from secondary data sources and established on-farm trials in Africa. Conduct spatial analysis to predict yield at scales. Contribute to the overarching goals of the research project team. Supervise master and doctoral students. Publish results in high impact factor journals. Education, qualifications, and experience
Ph.D. in Agronomy, modeling, biostatistics, or related field. Experience with geospatial analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling. Strong command of programming tools such as R, Python, and other languages. Publications in the field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high motivation and interest in scientific work. Applications and selection procedure
Application folder must contain: Cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests; detailed CV. Brief research statement. Contact information of two references. Further inquiries should be addressed to PR. Jemo Martin (martin.Jemo@um6p.ma) UM6P.
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