Research Associate, Academic

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• Closing Date: 12:01 a.m. CT on specified Closing Date
• Type of Position: Researchers
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift: (not specified)
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
• Department: Center of Excellence (Aquaculture & Fisheries)

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the university has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high-quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to become a part of the pride at the University of at Pine Bluff.

The Research Associate will oversee computer networking, data connectivity, and system performance across UAPB's aquaculture research facilities located in Pine Bluff, Lonoke, and Eudora. This position combines advanced IT management with artificial intelligence applications in aquaculture research. The specialist will play a key role in building and maintaining computing infrastructure, including a high-performance supercomputer, and developing AI-driven monitoring systems for aquatic species.

The successful candidate will support ongoing AI-based projects focused on analyzing shrimp and fish feeding behavior, growth metrics (length, weight), health assessment, and environmental conditions, contributing directly to precision aquaculture initiatives.

• Manage and maintain network systems, servers, and computer workstations across UAPB, Lonoke, and Eudora facilities.
• Ensure seamless connectivity between research laboratories, sensors, and field monitoring stations.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and networking issues to maintain system…