What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scientist (Agricultural Robotics) position at Central State University?
Postdoctoral Scientist (Agricultural Robotics)
Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse environment.
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Job Summary :
The Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) at Central State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist (Agricultural Robotics) specializing in developing robotic solutions for raspberries and other specialty crops. The candidate is expected to have experience with sensors, drones, and robotic systems for agricultural research. The position’s start date is October 1st, 2024. This is a full-time position funded by annual allocation by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Evans Allen Program with matching contributions from the State of Ohio. The appointment will initially be for three years but may be renewed based on performance and is contingent on availability of funds for renewal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Conduct research in precision agriculture applications with a focus on sensor systems and robotics.
- Design, develop, and integrate sensor systems on robotic platforms for agricultural solutions.
- Program (using ROS / python / C ) and troubleshoot robotics systems for data collection in lab and field environments.
- Collect and manage field data.
- Mentor and collaborate with undergraduate students and team members to conduct field experiments.
- Assistance with preparing presentations and publications.
- Time division (approximate) : 40% program, prototype, and system development, 20% field experiment setup and data collection, 20% data analysis, and 20% manuscript writing.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Posting Date : 03 / 12 / 2024
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
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