SuResearch Associate in Harvest Automation: The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University is seeking a dedicated and innovative Research Associate focused on the development and implementation of automated harvesting mechanisms for specialty crops. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with leading researchers in the field and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in agricultural technology.
Research Associate in Specialty Crop Harvest Automation
Designation
Research Associate – Fixed Term
Research Area
Harvest Automation of Specialty Crops
Location
East Lansing, Michigan
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required Degree: Doctorate in Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Minimum Requirements:
- Formal training in mechanical/robotic harvesting, machine vision, and system integration.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary research team.
- Proven track record of conducting research resulting in high-quality journal publications.
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Collaborate with Dr. Yuzhen Lu and other team members to develop and test automated harvesting mechanisms for specialty crops.
- Integrate machine vision and artificial intelligence technologies into harvesting processes.
- Participate in regular meetings to discuss progress, best practices in design, prototyping, algorithm development, and testing.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation, mentoring undergraduates, and grant proposal development as needed for professional growth.
- Engage in teaching activities as appropriate.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter
- Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcript
- Contact information (name, address, phone number, and email) for three professional references
Please send your application materials to Dr. Yuzhen Lu at luyuzhen@msu.edu.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed starting from November 22, 2024, and will remain open until filled. Apply early to ensure full consideration.
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
