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Postdoctoral Research Scholar - BAE

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG190959PD
Position Number 00110106
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA
Departmental Information

Department ID 118101 - Biological And Agricultural En
Department 118101 - Biological And Agricultural En
Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties
The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work with Dr. Lirong Xiang in the area of automation and robotics in agricultural applications. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to carry out research projects, write high-quality manuscripts, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, coordinate research and extension teams, and participate in grant writing.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm
Department Required Skills
The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. or met all Ph.D. requirements in Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other closely related disciplines.
The ideal candidate must have a strong track record in at least one of the following areas: Robotic control and manipulation, mechanical design, electrical design, computer vision, and/or machine learning.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Strong programming skills and oral and written communication skills are desired.
Required License or Certification
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $55,000
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 02/28/2024
Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/183826
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HERC
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Professional Organization
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you, or will you, have a Ph.D Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other closely related discipline by the time of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Briefly please describe your experience in at least one of the following areas: robotic control and manipulation, mechanical design, electrical design, computer vision, and/or machine learning.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Contact Information for References
  3. Resume/CV
Optional Documents