Wageningen University & Research is looking for an enthusiastic postdoc who is interested in the detection and prediction of internal disorders and the maturity state of fruits based on computed tomography (CT).
In an NWO (Dutch research council for scientific research) project, together with CWI (Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science) and the fruit sorting industry, the school is developing automated tools that link morphological information to functional properties. They aim to develop tools (models) that, based on high throughput, real-time, simultaneous CT imaging, can detect features relevant to detecting and predicting the occurrence of internal disorders and the maturity in fruits in order to provide fully individualized quality assurance.
Tasks
The work consists of developing two demonstrators for real-time inspection and prediction of the internal state of fruits.
- First demonstrator: set up a range of experiments with the aim of inducing and detecting internal disorders with a focus on insect infestation through individual 3D reconstruction.
- The second demonstrator will induce clearly defined ripeness classes for fruits. The aim here is to detect the maturity state through individual 3D reconstruction, including modeling of the remaining shelf-life. In that way, the demonstrators can be the start of decision support systems for the fruit sorting industry.
Duration: 2 years
Salary
The Postdoc -Position: Detection of Internal Disorders and Maturity of Fruits by Computed Tomography covers
- 8% holiday allowance;
- a structural end of year bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent training opportunities and secondary employment conditions;
- flexible working hours and holidays can possibly be agreed upon in consultation so that an optimal balance between work and private life is possible;
- an excellent pension plan through ABP;
- 232 vacation hours, the option to purchase extra and good supplementary leave schemes;
- a flexible working time: the possibility to work a maximum of 2 hours per week extra and thereby build up extra leave;
- a choice model to put together a part of the employment conditions themself, such as a bicycle plan.
Job Requirements
The Postdoc -Position: Detection of Internal Disorders and Maturity of Fruits by Computed Tomography seek applicants with
- a competitive salary from a minimum of € 2846,- to a maximum of € 4490,- per month
- a PhD degree in plant sciences or entomology
- a result-driven team player with creative ideas setting up experiments
- excellent communication skills as well as good proficiency in English (both oral and written)
- have published high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals
- have proven knowledge of fruit physiology and fruit-insect relationships Expertise in data analysis
- programming skills and modeling is strongly preferred
- motivated to teach and supervise BSc and MSc students
Application Process
All applications should include:
- application/motivation letter, emphasizing specific interest and motivation,
- a detailed CV, and
- a copy of a doctoral degree.
To apply for the Postdoc -Position: Detection of Internal Disorders and Maturity of Fruits by Computed Tomography, click here.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2022
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