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The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seeks a Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) with background in irrigation, IoT, and sensors to conduct research on developing an innovative irrigation management technology for field crops and specialty crops. The primary duties will include: 1) Working on an innovative autonomous monitoring and controlling IoT system, 2) Utilizing IoT sensor systems to improve water, fertilizer, and plant disease management in agriculture, 3) Improving irrigation model/algorithm to increase accuracy and prediction, 4) Conducting field research to enhance crop productivity and resiliency while minimizing environmental impacts, 5) Analyzing and reporting the results of this research, including in peer-reviewed journal articles and professional presentations. 6) Assisting and mentoring the students in Dr. Dong’s research team on their projects within this broad scope of work. This position will be renewed annually based on satisfactory performance and funding. 

Minimum Requirements:
• Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Sciences, or other related fields.
• Candidate should have experience in sensor technology, irrigation, and agricultural field research.
• Excellent statistics practical knowledge.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, and Java.
• Valid Driver's License