Post Doctoral Researcher in Smart Agriculture and Food Security
Job Details: (Ref:JB4720703)
Employer: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)
University of Doha for Science and Technology is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.
With over 600 staff and more than 6,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences with incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who are proudly serving different sectors of the economy and contributing to the achievement of human, social and economic development goals nationally and internationally.
Title: | Faculty Jobs in Qatar | Postdoctoral Researcher in Smart Agriculture and Food Security |
The Applied Research, Innovation and Economic Development Directorate invites applications for the position of Post Doctoral Researcher to work on of the UDST Food Security Project and the research initiatives of the UDST Center of Excellence in Food Security and Sustainability.
Location:
University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar
Salary and Benefits:
Not Disclosed
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
The candidates must have a PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Bio resource Engineering, Food Engineering or closely related disciplines from a renowned university. The potential candidates should have a demonstrated record of scholarship and a track record of excellence in research. The candidate should have a solid background in computer programming and software skills, electronics, instrumentation, and agricultural machinery development. The candidates should have experience with the operation of the laboratory and agricultural equipment (including soil moisture sensors, GPS, drones, stand-alone and networked sensors and weather stations, irrigation systems, image capturing with thermal and infrared cameras, image processing, deep learning, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is an advantage.
Preferable research experiences
- Significant experience in smart agriculture practices
- A good publication record of the position-related papers published in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary research team, and to carry out independent individual research to meet project goals
- Advanced written and oral communication skills
- Experiences in scientific writing for preparation of scientific papers for publication and presentations for meetings and/or conferences
- Outstanding hands-on skills, strong computational and problem-solving skills, and a high level of analytical ability
- Soil, water, and crop data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Willingness to cooperate and support other researchers in the research lab
- Experience in working with teams of engineers and supervising undergraduate students
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Type:
Research
Field:
The Applied Research, Innovation and Economic Development Directorate, UDST
Documents Required:
The application should be in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 10 MB.
- CV:(Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
- A complete list of publications
- Previous research experiences
- Two references who can be approached to write letters of reference/recommendation
- Cover letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) 1-3 pages where you:
- Introduce yourself
- Describe your previous research fields and main research results
- Relate your qualifications, experience, and skills with the job requirements
- Describe your future goals and future research focus
