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PhD student position in artificial intelligence in precision agriculture

Universidad de Lleida
20 Mar 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universidad de Lleida
Research Field
Engineering » Agricultural engineering
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The Research Group on AgroICT & Precision Agriculture (https://www.grap.udl.cat/en/) of the University of Lleida offers a PhD student position for one of its research projects.

PROJECT TITLE: Precision crop protection to achieve European Green Deal goals in pesticide use efficiency and reduction using precision agriculture techniques (PAgPROTECT) - Ref. PID2021-126648OB-I00

The thesis will be based on the application of artificial intelligence techniques in the field of precision agriculture (in-field fruit detection, 3D canopy characterization, etc). The specific application within precision agriculture may be adjusted considering the needs of the project as well as the interests and skills of the candidate.

Requirements

Research Field
Computer science
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Industrial engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Agricultural engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • Master's Degree or equivalent (300 ECTS credits without Master's Degree title, comprising Bachelor's and Master's studies).
  • Good academic CV (minimum average qualification 6.5/10).
  • The average qualification should be computed following the criteria approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports as explained in the webpage,

https://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/eu/servicios-al-ciudadano/catalogo/gestion-titulos/estudios-universitarios/titulos-extranjeros/equivalencia-notas-medias.html

  • Highly motivated candidates with initiative team-working abilities.
Specific Requirements
  • Skills in programming.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Languages
SPANISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

Position available for 1 year. After evaluation at the end of the first year, the contract can be extended up to 2 years more (total: 3 years).

Gross salary around 17.000 €/year

Eligibility criteria
  • Education (bachelor's and master's studies in computer science, computer vision, robotics engineering, industrial engineering, or similar). Agricultural engineers with excellent programming skills will also be considered.
  • Experience in matters of precision agriculture, photonic sensors as well as other technologies, methods and tasks relevant to the project.
  • Research merits (publications, assistance to scientific conferences, experience in research, etc.).
  • Programming skills (Python, Matlab, C+, or similar).
  • Communication and language skills.
  • Motivation letter.

 

Selection process

If you wish to be considered for this position, please send your CV and motivation letter to the following email: eduard.gregorio@udl.cat

 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universitat de Lleida
Country
Spain
State/Province
Lleida
City
Lleida
Postal Code
25001

Where to apply

E-mail
eduard.gregorio@udl.cat

Contact

State/Province
Lleida
City
Lleida
Website
Postal Code
25001
E-Mail
eduard.gregorio@udl.cat