Department of Entomology
Position: Research Assistantship for Master’s Student (Spring 2025)
Project Title: Monitoring the Distribution of Roseau Cane (Phragmites australis) and Roseau Cane Scale (Nipponaclerda biwakoensis) Using High-Resolution Drone Imagery and Machine Learning.
Overview:
The Integrated Genomics Lab (IGLab) at LSU is seeking a motivated graduate student to join an innovative research project starting in Spring 2025. The research focuses on using advanced remote sensing techniques, including high-resolution drone imagery and machine learning, to monitor the distribution of Roseau Cane and the invasive Roseau Cane Scale in the lower Mississippi River Delta. This project aims to support environmental restoration efforts and improve species management in aquatic ecosystems.
Research Areas:
- Precision pest management
- Machine learning and GIS-based remote sensing analysis
- Automated detection and monitoring of invasive species
The student will collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team consisting of experts in entomology, ecology, and remote sensing, gaining valuable hands-on research experience and career skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize drone imagery and machine learning techniques for species monitoring
- Engage in data analysis and remote sensing projects
- Contribute to restoration and species management efforts
Application Deadline: September 17, 2024
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