We are looking for a specialist (all gender) in AI image processing in digital phenotyping to describe plant characteristics using image data.
The position is ideally filled full-time and permanent at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA's headquarters in Einbeck (Lower Saxony, Germany). 

Your tasks:

• Development of new image processing routines mainly using neural networks in an interdisciplinary team
• Support, optimization and adaptation of existing image analysis pipelines for automated and productive use with high throughput
• Negotiation of technical requirements with internal customers from the breeding and research departments of the KWS Group internationally
• Quality monitoring of results using statistical methods

What you bring to the table:

• Completed university degree in one of the STEM disciplines, preferably with biological or medical application
• First experience in statistical analysis
• Solid programming skills (e.g. Matlab, R and/or Python)
• Interest in image processing and data analysis, especially deep learning (e.g. PyTorch, AWS Sagemaker, OpenCV or similar) - previous knowledge is an advantage
• Ability to find customer-oriented solutions for the requests from the breeding and research departments of the KWS Group internationally 
• Independent and result-oriented way of working in a committed and motivated team
• Ability to communicate across disciplines in English, additional knowledge of German is an advantage

What we offer you:

• As a family-run company, we live with the values of proximity, reliability, vision and independence - a culture that is also lived in practice, e.g. through an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to the motto: "Make yourself grow!", we promote individual professional and personal development. 
• As a basis, we offer excellent work equipment (ergonomic workstations, several screens, air conditioning), a full-fledged, subsidised canteen, direct rail connections and sufficient free parking spaces at the site. 
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, preference shares, childcare allowance, job bike & job ticket

Join us in bringing plant breeding into the AI world! Apply online now.
 

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