Post-Doctoral - Chemical & Biological Engineering (Machine Vision)
University of Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon, SK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implementation and deployment of dual camera machine vision system consisting of a smart camera integrated with custom-designed state-of-the-art imaging software, lighting, display capabilities, and a sample presenter.
- To assess unique attributes associated with individual kernels during distinct sprouting phases in Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat. These attributes encompass germ dimensions and conditions, color pigments, variability in grayscale, and alterations in pixel intensity.
- To quantify the alpha -amylase activity in wheat affected by sprouting using NIR spectrometry.
- To construct an efficient classifier, such as algorithms or neural networks, that establishes a correlation between alpha-amylase activity and imaging attributes for various wheat varieties under examination.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Designing and fabricating a machine vision system
- Programming or coding for imaging analysis and neural network/deep learning.
- Publishing research results in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Following safe laboratory procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to use software for imaging analysis and neural network/deep learning.
- Demonstrated ability to use NIR spectrometry.
- Demonstrated ability to create and foster relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and education levels.
- Demonstrated ability to present research results.
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 4/9/2024
Closing Date: Until filled
Number of Openings: 1
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