Topic of the position: to develop machine learning / artificial intelligence techniques and combine them with climate and ecological simulation models, in order to advance intelligent plant breeding. These technologies are mandatory to address the challenge of feeding the rapidly growing global population in the face of the changing climate.
Positions are to be supported by a newly funded program, AI-CropPro (Intelligent Crop Production: Data-integrative, Multi-task Learning Meets Crop Simulator), part of AIPSE (Novel Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Physical Sciences and Engineering) Programme, by Academy of Finland. http://www.aka.fi/en/research-and-science-policy/academy-programmes/current-programmes/ai2/ The candidates should have solid technical experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. The applicants should pursue exploring the new world of machine learning, and have a strong interest in the application of the program. Keywords: Machine learning: Bayesian learning, multi-view modeling, multi-task learning, likelihood-free inference, simulator -based inference, integrative multi-data learning Application: Biodiversity, global sustainability, crop/plant breeding, climate simulator, agricultural model Other useful techniques: computer vision, image analysis, time-series or temporary data analysis Helsinki, Finland: The greater Helsinki region is a world-class information technology hub, attracting leading scientists and researchers in various fields of computer science. In Helsinki you can enjoy the sophisticated, high-quality and vibrant life of the Nordic charm, and the city is regularly ranked high in world city rankings, for example, the top in gender equality of Millennial Cities Ranking 2017 by Nestpick and 2nd in Europe of Global Liveability Ranking 2017 by the Economist. Any potential candidates who are interested in this position are welcome to send their CV including publication list to: [email protected] This opening will be closed immediately when suitable candidates are found. Pekka Marttinen and Hiroshi Mamitsuka Aalto University _______________________________________________ uai mailing list [email protected] https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/uai
