Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dallas Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Staff Position Information Texas A&M AgriLife Research – Dallas Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Engineering Lab as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The candidate will primarily work in one or more of the following areas: computer vision, AI‑driven automation, and/or robotics for greenhouses and vertical farming systems. The successful candidate will focus on robot hardware development, automation system design, machine vision, and intelligent control, supported by physics‑based simulation and AI‑enabled methods. The position involves hands‑on work with robotic platforms, sensors, actuators, and embedded systems, as well as system‑level testing and deployment. Responsibilities Design, build, and integrate robotic and automated systems, including end‑effectors, manipulators, and sensor‑actuator networks. Lead mechanical, electrical, and mechatronic design activities, including CAD design, prototyping, fabrication, and system assembly. Integrate sensors and embedded hardware (e.g., cameras, depth sensors, environmental sensors, motor drivers, microcontrollers) into robotic platforms and automated systems. Implement AI approaches for crop sensing, growth analysis, stress monitoring, and interpreting plant‑environment interactions for intelligent climate control. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and execute research studies, perform data collection and analysis, and contribute to high‑impact publications. Present research findings through presentations at scientific conferences and stakeholder meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Agricultural, Biosystems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong background in robotics, automation, and mechatronic systems. Demonstrated track record of peer‑reviewed publications in areas such as robotics, automation, and/or embedded control systems, particularly with applications in agriculture systems. Ability to multi‑task and work co‑operatively with others. Preferred Qualifications Hands‑on experience with robotic hardware, including mobile robots, robotic arms, and automated systems. Proficiency in mechanical design and prototyping (CAD, fabrication, rapid prototyping). Experience with embedded systems, motor control, and sensor integration. Proficiency in ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, or Unity for simulation and deployment. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr