Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

Position Summary

Our research group is developing technologies to remotely assess and manage poultry behaviors.  Our aviaries have cameras, computers and active intervention capabilities that we developed to manage poultry piling. Going forward we are seeking to improve our interventions and build approaches that overcome habituation that is currently lowering the efficacy of our interventions. 

We are seeking a motivated individual to do research and advance the state of the art in smart agriculture solutions. The candidate is expected to develop algorithms, perform experiments and publish results in conferences and journals. 

As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.

Professional Misconduct Review

A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate’s current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.

The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal -Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Animal Science.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess strong coding expertise, be comfortable working in Linux environments, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Desired Qualifications

Experience with livestock and poultry is preferred but not required.

Required Application Materials

CV and contact information (names, phone numbers, and emails) for two professional references.

Special Instructions

For more information, please contact Dr. Daniel Morris at dmorris@msu.edu.

MSU Statement

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