Plant Phenomics & Imaging Research Specialist

NCSL International; Griffin, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The Plant Phenomics Research Specialist at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus will lead high-throughput phenotyping within the turfgrass breeding program, coordinating field- and lab-based imaging using UAS, RGB, multispectral, and other sensors.

You will plan data collection, establish QC procedures, process sensor-derived data, and develop reproducible workflows to support genetic improvement and cultivar development. Collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a related science field.
• Master's degree in plant science or related fields preferred.
• Experience operating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) preferred.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-throughput phenotyping for turfgrass breeding programs.
• Operate UAS and sensor platforms (RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral).
• Plan data collection, QC, and metadata standards.
• Develop automated workflows for data processing.
• Collaborate with faculty and external partners on research outputs.

Skills

Plant phenotyping

Remote sensing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Geospatial software

Job description

The Plant Phenomics Research Specialist at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus will lead high-throughput phenotyping within the turfgrass breeding program, coordinating field- and lab-based imaging using UAS, RGB, multispectral, and other sensors.

You will plan data collection, establish QC procedures, process sensor-derived data, and develop reproducible workflows to support genetic improvement and cultivar development. Collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners is essential.