Agricultural Drone Research Associate

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to advance its agricultural drone project within the College of Agriculture. The role supports research that uses emerging technologies to tackle real-world farming challenges and involves field trials, data management, and event coordination.

Responsibilities include supervising student workers, maintaining drone equipment, and presenting findings at professional venues to enhance national and international impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, or a closely related field required at start.
• Experience with field research practices and protocols desired (Levels I–IV).
• Desire for knowledge of pesticide applications, crop production, and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project team spray trials and field studies.
• Manage drone fleet and repair drones.
• Organize drone events and supervise student workers in the field.
• Attend conferences and promote Auburn studies and project results to national/international audiences.

Skills

Field research

Drone operations

Data management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, or related field

Tools

Drone fleet management

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to advance its agricultural drone project within the College of Agriculture. The role supports research that uses emerging technologies to tackle real-world farming challenges and involves field trials, data management, and event coordination.

Responsibilities include supervising student workers, maintaining drone equipment, and presenting findings at professional venues to enhance national and international impact.