Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
0801636
Classification Title
Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering)
Working Title
Department
Agricultural Sciences
Department Contact Email
rdhillon@centralstate.edu
Job Summary/Basic Function
POSITION SUMMARY :
Agriculture Research Development Program ( ARDP ) in the College of
Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture ( CESTA ) at
Central State University is seeking a Research Technician
(Agricultural Engineering) for the precision agriculture lab. The
preferred candidate will have experience with sensors,
microcontrollers, data collection and analysis, and precision
agriculture concepts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering) will:
• Install and maintain sensors, instrumentation, data logging
systems, and UAVs for field experiments.
• Analyze and manage the UAV data.
• Supervise and work with undergraduate students to conduct
experiments and perform data collection in lab and field
environments.
• Assistance with preparing research findings for presentation
and publications.
• Setup and help in managing precision agriculture lab.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
• M.S. in Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field is
required.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and scientific writing
skills.
• Knowledge and experience using Python or R programming
languages for analyzing agricultural numerical and imagery
data.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
• Evidence of prior research experience with sensors,
Arduino/Raspberry Pi boards is preferred.
• Prior experience using drones for agriculture is
preferred.
• Evidence of working in a team and taking responsibility for
assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with agricultural production systems is a
plus.
Posting Date
08/14/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Category
Staff - Monthly (Exempt)
Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
Location: Wilberforce, OH
Posted: Aug. 18, 2024, 9:04 p.m.
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