Postdoctoral Research Fellow
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 17, 2024
Department: College of Science
Classification: Post Doc 12 month
Job Category: Postdoctoral Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Center for Spatial Information Science and Systems (CSISS) is an interdisciplinary research center chartered by the provost and affiliated with the College of Science at George Mason University. The mission of the Center is to conduct world-class research in spatial information science and system and provide state-of-art research training to post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. and Master students in the field. For more information about the center, please visit https://cloud.csiss.gmu.edu/center/
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (AJEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes Anti-Racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.
About the Position:
The George Mason University, Center for Spatial Information Science and Systems (CSISS) invites applications for two (2) full-time Post-doctoral Research Fellow positions.
These positions are an NSF-funded research project. The primary purpose of the position is to build a digital twin for national-scale field-level crop monitoring, modeling, prediction, and decision support and automation.
Responsibilities:
The two (2) Postdoctoral Research Fellows will focus on building a digital twin for national-scale field-level crop monitoring, modeling, prediction, and decision support and automation.
Additional duties include but are not limited to:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellow at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV.
Posting Open Date: May 16, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 31, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
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George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Classification: Post Doc 12 month
Job Category: Postdoctoral Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Center for Spatial Information Science and Systems (CSISS) is an interdisciplinary research center chartered by the provost and affiliated with the College of Science at George Mason University. The mission of the Center is to conduct world-class research in spatial information science and system and provide state-of-art research training to post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. and Master students in the field. For more information about the center, please visit https://cloud.csiss.gmu.edu/center/
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (AJEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes Anti-Racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.
About the Position:
The George Mason University, Center for Spatial Information Science and Systems (CSISS) invites applications for two (2) full-time Post-doctoral Research Fellow positions.
These positions are an NSF-funded research project. The primary purpose of the position is to build a digital twin for national-scale field-level crop monitoring, modeling, prediction, and decision support and automation.
Responsibilities:
The two (2) Postdoctoral Research Fellows will focus on building a digital twin for national-scale field-level crop monitoring, modeling, prediction, and decision support and automation.
Additional duties include but are not limited to:
- Developing and refining algorithms and workflows for crop monitoring, modeling, prediction, and decision support and automation;
- Developing agriculture digital twin theory, methods, and systems for smart cropping decisions;
- Publishing and disseminating research at top-tier journals and conferences; and
- Supervising graduate research assistants and student interns.
- Terminal degree in a related field;
- Knowledge of and experience in geospatial information systems, crop modeling, or digital twin; and
- Relevant programming skills.
- Experience with full-stack development for decision support systems in the Web environment;
- Experience in software development with Open Source Geospatial software and libraries, e.g. GDAL or other open source geospatial packages under OSGeo;
- Experience in programming with multiple languages (e.g. Java, C/C++, Python) for geospatial information systems, agro-informatic applications, crop modeling, or digital twin;
- Experience in data management and databases;
- A track record that demonstrates the ability to work well with interdisciplinary research teams; and
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML).
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellow at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV.
Posting Open Date: May 16, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 31, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
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