Temporary Research Technician
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Research/Development
Temporary Research Technician
Position Information
Posting Number - PG195643TM
Position Number - 11
ASO
3613
Position Type
- Temporary
Essential
Job Duties
- Operate drone platforms to collect data for research projects, process and analysis the data in a timely manner, and explore potential applications to boost the efficiency of field management.
Is Time Limited
- No
Wolfpack
Perks and Benefits
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Department Information
Job City & State
- Raleigh, NC
Department - BAE
System Information
Classification Title
- Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title
- Temporary Research Technician
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule - 20/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities - n/a
Minimum Experience/Education
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills
- Previous experience or course work in crop production and precision agriculture technologies Experience with drones Experience with computer vision/image processing (Matlab or Python) Experience with GIS software for precision agriculture
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Experience with drone data analysis software
Required License or Certification
- Valid driver's license
Valid NC Driver's License required? - Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? - No
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range - $15/hr
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date - 12/15/2025
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Do you have the combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position? Yes No Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Technology or related field? Yes No Do you have previous experience or coursework in crop production and precision agriculture technologies? Yes No Do you have experience and knowledge with drone's? Yes No Do you have experience with computer vision/processing software such as Matlab or Python?
Yes No Do you have experience with GIS software for precision agriculture? Yes No Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No
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