SCIENTIFIC PROJECT OFFICER – Crop yield forecasting with machine learning

The Food Security Unit (European Commission – Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy) is opening a Contract Agent position on machine learning and deep learning for yield forecasting in Africa using Earth observation and meteorological data.

The successful candidate will develop yield forecasting methods using machine learning and compare them, in terms of accuracy and timeliness, against current state of the art (mostly multiple regressions using remote sensing and meteorological data). The position is for one initial year (renewable up to six) and open for citizens of EU member states and associated countries.

More information on eligibility, the application process, and contact details.