Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering)

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain sensors, instrumentation, data logging systems, and UAVs for field experiments
• Analyze and manage UAV data
• Supervise and work with undergraduate students to conduct experiments and perform data collection in lab and field environments
• Assist with preparing research findings for presentation and publications
• Help in setting up and managing the precision agriculture lab

Requirements

• M.S. in Agricultural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field
• Proficiency in Python or R programming languages for analyzing agricultural numerical and imagery data
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and scientific writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience with sensors and Arduino/Raspberry Pi boards
• Experience using drones for agricultural applications
• Proven ability to work in a team and take responsibility for assigned tasks
• Familiarity with agricultural production systems

About the Company

Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to working in a diverse environment. The Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) within the College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA) focuses on advancing precision agriculture through innovative research and technology.