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University of California, Davis
1 month ago
Postdoc in AI, Digital Twins, and Energy Optimization for Controlled-Environment Agriculture at UC Davis University of California, Davis in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Salary follows UC Davis postdoc policy. Duration is 2 years with a possible third-year extension.
Country
United States
University
University of California, Davis
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Postdoctoral opening at the Controlled Environment Engineering (CEE) Lab, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, led by Dr. Shamim Ahamed.
The project focuses on energy and thermal optimization for controlled-environment plant and animal production facilities, including greenhouses, vertical farms, and livestock housing. Research topics include heat and mass transfer modeling, multi-objective optimization, model predictive control, reinforcement learning, digital twins, and IoT/machine-learning-based monitoring.
Ideal candidates should have a PhD in biosystems/agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, electrical/computer engineering, or a related field. The post also highlights experience in optimization, advanced control, sensor networks, Python/MATLAB, and machine learning, plus first-author publications and grant-writing ability.
Funding is a paid postdoc with salary following UC Davis postdoc policy. The appointment is for 2 years with a possible third-year extension. The position is based in Davis, California, USA, and the start date is January 2027 or soon after.
To apply, email a single PDF with a cover letter, CV, research statement (up to 3 pages), two publications, and three references to [email protected] with the subject line Postdoc Application – CEA Energy and Control. Review is rolling until the position is filled.
Funding details
Salary follows UC Davis postdoc policy. Duration is 2 years with a possible third-year extension.
What's required
PhD in biosystems/agricultural, mechanical, energy systems, or electrical/computer engineering, or a related field. Strong expertise in optimization and advanced control, sensor networks and IoT, Python/MATLAB, and machine learning. First-author publications and grant-writing ability are required/preferred.
How to apply
Email one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, research statement (up to 3 pages), two publications, and three references to [email protected]. Use the subject line: "Postdoc Application – CEA Energy and Control".
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