Temporary Research Specialist

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attend sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Temporary Research Specialist in the Crop and Soil Sciences department. The role involves processing and interpreting UAV imagery and related agronomic data, supporting ML model development for drone-assisted analytics, and adhering to scheduled work hours.

The position requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience, with practical skills in UAV operations and AI-driven model evaluation.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of training and/or related experience.
• Experience processing and interpreting UAV imagery.
• Experience training and evaluating ML models on UAV imagery.
• Licensed to fly a UAV in North Carolina.
• Programming experience in Python, Bash, etc.
• Experience using AI to accelerate model development/evaluation.

Skills

UAV imagery processing

Interpreting UAV imagery

ML model evaluation on UAV imagery

License to fly a UAV in North Carolina

Python scripting

AI-assisted model development

Education

4 year degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Bash scripting

Job description

• Process and interpret UAV imagery, agronomic, weather, and/or genetic data

Is Time Limited

Is Time Limited No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

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• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
  

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts , Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Department Information

Job City & State

Department

Department Crop and Soil Sciences

System Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Temporary Research Specialist

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a
• 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience

Department Required Skills

• Experience processing and interpreting UAV imagery
• Experience training and evaluating ML models on UAV imagery
• Licensed to fly a UAV in North Carolina
• Programming experience in python, bash, etc.
• Experience using AI to accelerate model development/evaluation

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you learn of this opportunity?
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  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
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  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
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  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
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  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
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• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess a 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your experience processing and interpreting UAV imagery.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience training and evaluating ML models on UAV imagery?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a license to fly a UAV in North Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your experience with python, bash, etc.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience using AI to accelerate model development/evaluation?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

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NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: [phone]