Postdoctoral Fellow, Precision Agriculture & Robotics

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the CAES-Entomology department. The appointment supports research on weed management, cotton harvesting technologies, autonomous rover navigation, and peanut pest dynamics related to Aspergillus mold and aflatoxin contamination.

The successful candidate will lead field and lab studies, develop innovative tech using programming, data analytics, and mechanical design, and publish in peer-reviewed venues

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with mechanical design, Python, Linux, MS Office, and statistical analysis is necessary.
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret research data from field and laboratory studies; publish scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports.
• Present research findings at regional, national, and international conferences; engage with stakeholders and establish collaborations.

Skills

Communication skills

Python

Linux

MS Office

Statistical analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Python

Linux

MS Office

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the CAES-Entomology department. The appointment supports research on weed management, cotton harvesting technologies, autonomous rover navigation, and peanut pest dynamics related to Aspergillus mold and aflatoxin contamination.

The successful candidate will lead field and lab studies, develop innovative tech using programming, data analytics, and mechanical design, and publish in peer-reviewed venues