Precision Agriculture Field Research Lead

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University’s Precision Agriculture Lab at MSU-NARC in Havre, MT, seeks a Precision Agriculture Research Associate to oversee daily lab operations, field trials, and data analytics. You will serve as the primary field researcher, managing data collection, trial design, and statistical analyses to improve crop inputs and site-specific management.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, familiarity with remote sensing and satellite imagery analysis, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Experience with remote sensing and satellite imagery analysis.
• Proficiency in statistics using R or Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication with researchers and producers.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab and field operations for precision agriculture trials.
• Design agronomic trials and oversee field implementations.
• Analyze spatial and tabular data using R or Python.
• Support targeted spray systems and precision equipment operations.
• Draft technical reports and extension materials; engage with farmers.

Skills

Remote sensing technologies

Satellite imagery analysis

Statistical analysis (R/Python)

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, Spatial Sciences, or related field

Tools

Pix4D software

Drone/UAV operation

Spatial statistics tools

Job description

Montana State University’s Precision Agriculture Lab at MSU-NARC in Havre, MT, seeks a Precision Agriculture Research Associate to oversee daily lab operations, field trials, and data analytics. You will serve as the primary field researcher, managing data collection, trial design, and statistical analyses to improve crop inputs and site-specific management.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, familiarity with remote sensing and satellite imagery analysis, and