Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering)

Posting Details

Posting Details


Posting Number
0801768


Classification Title
Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering)


Working Title

Department
Agricultural Sciences


Department Contact Email
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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
03/16/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants

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committed to working in a diverse environment.

Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates

Committed to working in a diverse environment. All offer of employment at Central State University are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of education and employment history, criminal history check, driving record (if applicable), drug screening, and tax compliance review.

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Position Category
Staff - Monthly (Exempt)


Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience