Postdoc Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence Institute Resilient Agriculture

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Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence Institute for Resilient Agriculture## Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee##

Job Description:

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** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

**## We seek a Postdoctoral Scholar to develop next-generation crop canopy modeling tools that combine mechanistic plant physiology with machine learning for digital and precision agriculture. The work emphasizes coupled canopy processes (radiation, microclimate, photosynthesis, transpiration) and integration with crop modeling platforms and decision-relevant simulations. The scholar will use field and physiological observations for calibration, uncertainty quantification, and validation. The role includes developing robust, reusable software pipelines and collaborating across engineering, plant science, and agronomy.

Expected outputs include peer-reviewed publications, proposal contributions, and mentoring.##
** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on AI and Machine Learning.##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience with process-based leaf/canopy carbon/water/energy flux modeling and leaf-to-canopy scaling.
* Experience with the coupling of physiology modules with crop models (e.g., DSSAT/APSIM) and reproducible calibration/benchmark workflows.
* Experience with canopy radiation/microclimate modeling and/or 3D canopy/FSPM or ray tracing.
* Experience with data assimilation/UQ for parameter inference (EnKF/Bayesian/ensemble methods) using flux or gas-exchange datasets.
* Strong Python (plus MATLAB/Fortran/C++ a bonus), Git-based software practices; HPC/ensemble computing experience.
* Demonstrated strong publication record and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as mentoring skills.##
** Department/Program & College

Description:

** The AI Institute for Resilient Agriculture will transform agriculture by developing a new AI-driven framework for modeling plants across agronomically relevant scales. We accomplish this by introducing AI-driven digital twins that fuse diverse data with siloed domain knowledge.##
** Department Unit/Website:**## ## Proposed

Start Date:

May 10, 2026## Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 9, 2027## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter    If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:  
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans  
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans  
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Wellbeing Program## Original Posting Date:

February 12, 2026## Posting Close Date:

February 19, 2026## Job

Requisition Number:

R18635

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