Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Maricopa, AZ)

Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and apply Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence models to predict crop evapotranspiration (ET) using multi-source environmental datasets. Integrate and analyze remote sensing, climate variables, and field-collected plant and soil data to support accurate ET modeling. Utilize GIS and environmental modeling to assess spatial and temporal variability in ET and soil-water-plant interactions. Support irrigation research through field data collection, data quality control, and model calibration and validation. Conduct advanced data analysis and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while preparing publications, technical reports, and presentations.