Remote Automation Research Assistant (Part-Time, 720 Hours)

Mississippi State University; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center seeks a remote research assistant for the Experimental Seafood Processing Lab. The role supports development from requirements to testing and deployment in a production automation context.

The position emphasizes collaboration with researchers and industry partners, with a focus on image processing, automation, and modeling. This is an intermittent remote role with a 720‑hour annual cap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with image processing and programming.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Join all stages of software development: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and support.
• Integrate image processing into automation system with AI/ML or classical methods.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners on materials qualification via modeling.
• Model and analyze materials and composites during manufacturing processes.

Skills

Image processing

C++

Python

Hardware setup

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center seeks a remote research assistant for the Experimental Seafood Processing Lab. The role supports development from requirements to testing and deployment in a production automation context.

The position emphasizes collaboration with researchers and industry partners, with a focus on image processing, automation, and modeling. This is an intermittent remote role with a 720‑hour annual cap.