Precision Agriculture Research Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering) for the Agriculture Research Development Program at Central State University. The ideal candidate will possess an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering or a related field, experience with sensors and UAVs, and programming skills in Python or R.

This role involves supervising undergraduates, conducting experiments, and managing the precision agriculture lab. The salary is commensurate with experience, and the position promises a vibrant, diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• M.S. in a relevant field is required.
• Excellent verbal and scientific writing skills.
• Knowledge of Python or R for agricultural data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain sensors and systems for field experiments.
• Analyze UAV data and manage research findings.
• Supervise undergraduate students in experiments.

Skills

Python programming

R programming

Data collection and analysis

Experience with sensors

UAV data management

Education

M.S. in Agricultural Engineering

Similar field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science)

Tools

Arduino/Raspberry Pi

Drones for agriculture

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering) for the Agriculture Research Development Program at Central State University. The ideal candidate will possess an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering or a related field, experience with sensors and UAVs, and programming skills in Python or R.

This role involves supervising undergraduates, conducting experiments, and managing the precision agriculture lab. The salary is commensurate with experience, and the position promises a vibrant, diverse workplace.