Postdoctoral Research Associate
New York Botanical GardenNew York, New York, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
65000 - 65000 USD year
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
The New York Botanical Garden is a world-renowned botanical garden and research institution.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop tools to mobilize data in herbarium specimens for conservation action, leveraging recent advances in artificial intelligence. The role involves designing and implementing a web-based AI tool, developing and integrating computer vision and vision-language models, and collaborating with conservation scientists.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field
- Demonstrated experience with computer vision and/or vision–language models
- Proficiency in Python and common ML frameworks
- Experience developing research software or analytical pipelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- 35-hour work week
- Generous paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
