Job Title:
Intelligent Systems Expert for Accelerated Crop Breeding
Description:
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning, crop genetics, and biological data science. As an Intelligent Systems Expert for Accelerated Crop Breeding, you will be responsible for developing and applying AI-driven strategies to support decision-making in crop breeding.
You will work with a team of researchers and external partners to translate complex biological datasets into actionable AI-driven insights. This involves using large language models and multi-agent AI to accelerate crop breeding, integrating genomic, phenotypic, and environmental data to improve selection outcomes, and collaborating with researchers and breeders to develop new crop varieties.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical machine learning, computational biology, or a related field, with experience in developing and deploying AI/ML systems in a scientific or biological context. They will also have advanced programming skills in languages such as R, Python, Fortran, Matlab, SAS, or Stata, and experience in the use of high-performance computer resources and parallel computation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and apply AI-driven strategies to support decision-making in crop breeding.
* Translate biological data into machine-readable formats to support the development of AI models.
* Collaborate with researchers and breeders to develop new crop varieties.
* Carry out innovative research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will lead to novel and important scientific outcomes.
Requirements:
* Doctorate in a relevant discipline area, such as statistical machine learning, computational and quantitative biology, generative AI models.
* Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying AI/ML systems in a scientific or biological context.
* Advanced programming skills in languages such as R, Python, Fortran, Matlab, SAS, or Stata.
* Experience in the use of high-performance computer resources and parallel computation.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary package.
* The opportunity to work on a challenging and impactful project.
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
* Professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, to [application portal].