Precision Agriculture Research Associate

Mississippi State University; Starkville, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville seeks a research assistant to support plant and animal production systems research and the application of precision technologies in production agriculture. The appointee will assist with grant-related tasks and field, housing, and laboratory activities.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in an agricultural-related field; MS preferred. Responsibilities include data collection, equipment operation, and supervising students, with salary determined by the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an agricultural-related discipline.
• MS in agricultural-related discipline preferred.
• Experience with field, housing, and laboratory research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain field, housing, and laboratory research.
• Collect, record, and summarize research data and maintain records.
• Operate, maintain and modify research equipment.
• Disseminate information about research findings.
• Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate student labor.
• Perform other tasks as needed under the PI.

Skills

Office software

Critical thinking

Teamwork

US driver's license

UAS Part 107

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural related discipline

MS in agricultural related discipline

Tools

Precision machining equipment

Fabrication equipment

Prototyping equipment

Job description

Mississippi State University in Starkville seeks a research assistant to support plant and animal production systems research and the application of precision technologies in production agriculture. The appointee will assist with grant-related tasks and field, housing, and laboratory activities.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in an agricultural-related field; MS preferred. Responsibilities include data collection, equipment operation, and supervising students, with salary determined by the