Apply for Job Job ID364295 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyResearch-Researchers Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9742R6 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Overview of position: This position is expected to play a role as project leader for research integrating ecology, computational modeling, remote sensing, and machine learning approaches to advance the science that guides sustainable agricultural management, and to develop tools that can help farmers and regulators apply this science more effectively. This project leader will lead, and coordinate research activities related to knowledge-guided machine learning (KGML) through multiple existing projects, develop proposals for research grants, and contribute to education missions through teaching and students mentoring. Duties/Responsibilities (with % for each duty): * 50% The primary focus of this Researcher will lead knowledge guided machine learning (KGML) research with multiple applications to the food-soil-water-air-energy nexus. The researcher is expected to develop and apply the KGML approach to enhance the modeling of a range of processes related to agroecosystem sustainability, with a focus on managing greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions and reactive nitrogen (N) losses to the air and water bodies. The researcher is also expected to develop methods to assimilate diverse data (e.g., those remote sensing and low-cost sensors) into KGML models and enhance the ability to predict complex interconnected processes. The Researcher is also expected to coordinate KGML-related research in the UMN lead AI-CLIMATE Institute. * 20% The Researcher will be expected to lead efforts or collaborate on research reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication and invention disclosures, and participate in seminars, national and international conferences when needed. * 20% The Researcher is expected to lead (as principal investigator) or contribute (as co-PI or senior personnel) to grant proposals writing to support this research. * 10% The Researcher is expected to contribute to teaching courses in the BBE department, including topics like computer programming and ecological engineering. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Advanced degree. in quantitative disciplines such as earth and atmospheric science, environmental science, remote sensing, ecology, math and statistics, or related fields. * Strong programing experience (e.g., Python, Fortran, or C++ in the Linux environment) and familiarity with supercomputing or big data analytical systems * Demonstrated skills in development and testing of numerical representations of complex processes suitable for site, regional, and global scale models * Familiar with application of machine learning in modeling dynamic systems * Excellent oral and written communications skills * Proven substantial research and publication record Preferred Qualifications: * Experience directly supervising undergraduate and graduate students in preparation and implementation of research projects * Experience with publishing high impact journal papers * Rich experience in hybrid modeling, knowledge-guided machine learning or physics- informed neural networks About the Department www.bbe.umn.edu The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) discovers and teaches solutions for the sustainable use of renewable resources and enhancement of the environment. BBE integrates engineering, science, technology, and management into all degree programs taught by internationally recognized faculty. Our engineering program is accredited under the Biological Engineering criteria of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career nd in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. 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