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- Executes projects in the field of advanced automated horticultural production systems with a focus on computer vision and machine learning applications; contributes to the development of sustainable (indoor) horticultural crop production systems.
- Develops new image analysis and control software for the detection of crop growth parameters of various crops, the quality detection of fresh products and crops and the detection of plant health and resilience; uses various camera techniques such as RGB, 3D, hyperspectral or thermal imaging.
- Applies modern machine learning methods such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, develops new AI algorithms for growing horticultural crops with a minimum of resources; deals with time series; uses various sensors; deals with data fusion.
- Leads and works in projects together with other academic and industrial partners.
- Conducts applied scientific research within the projects.
- Communicates relevant research results to science and practise.
Requirements:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious researcher computer vision and machine learning, with:
- Academic working and thinking on the field of computer vision and machine learning, study in e.g. artificial intelligence, natural or biomedical science, holds a PhD.
- Knowledge of various image analysis techniques, data analysis methods, classification and statistics.
- Knowledge of various modern machine learning techniques, such as deep learning and reinforcement learning methods.
- Experience with the structured development of complex software, programming in C++ and C#; experience with Halcon and / or LabView and / or Matlab is an advantage.
- Knowledge of lighting, optics and camera systems (2D, 3D) including calibration and control is an advantage; knowledge of various sensor types, data output and practical usage of such sensors is an advantage.
- Experience with the application of image processing and machine learning in the green environment and willingness to learn the challenges of horticulture.
- Willingness to combine theoretical knowledge with practical setups and implementation.
- Experience with project-based work and project leadership.
- Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English language.
- Driving License B.
- Is an enthusiastic independent researcher with good communication skills and team spirit.
- Is customer- and quality-oriented and stress tolerant.
Salary Benefits:
A challenging position with, depending on your experience, a competitive salary up to a maximum of € 4.934,- gross per month for a full working week of 36 hours in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Wageningen Research (scale 11). At WUR you work in a (inter-)national leading organization in the field of research and education. This is a position for a duration of one year with the prospect of permanent employment if our cooperation is mutually satisfactory.
In addition, we offer:
- 8% holiday allowance;
- a fixed end-of-year bonus of 3%;
- excellent training opportunities and secondary employment conditions;
- flexible working hours and vacations can be determined in consultation with colleagues in such a way that an optimal balance between work and private life is possible;
- excellent pension plan through ABP;
- 171 vacation hours, the possibility to purchase extra and good supplementary leave schemes;
- a choice model to put together part of your employment conditions yourself, such as a bicycle plan;
- make use of the sports facilities on campus for a small fee.
Wageningen University & Research stimulates internal career opportunities and mobility with an active internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for own initiative in a learning environment. We offer a versatile job in an international environment with varied activities in a pleasant and open working atmosphere.