Agrilife Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Dallas, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago

Computer VisionEmbedded SystemsRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignControlsUnityResearchPublic SpeakingActuators

About the role

With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
The candidate will primarily work in one or more of the following areas: computer vision, AI-driven automation, and/or robotics for greenhouses and vertical farming systems.
The position involves hands-on work with robotic platforms, sensors, actuators, and embedded systems, as well as system-level testing and deployment.

Design, build, and integrate robotic and automated systems, including end-effectors, manipulators, and sensor-actuator networks.
Lead mechanical, electrical, and mechatronic design activities, including CAD design, prototyping, fabrication, and system assembly.
Implement AI approaches for crop sensing, growth analysis, stress monitoring, and interpreting plant-environment interactions for intelligent climate control.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and execute research studies, perform data collection and analysis, and contribute to high-impact publications.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as robotics, automation, and/or embedded control systems, particularly with applications in agriculture systems.
Ability to multi-task and work co-operatively with others.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Hands-on experience with robotic hardware, including mobile robots, robotic arms, and automated systems.
Proficiency in mechanical design and prototyping (CAD, fabrication, rapid prototyping).
Experience with embedded systems, motor control, and sensor integration.
Proficiency in ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, or Unity for simulation and deployment.
What You Need to Know
Applicant Instructions: Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached.
Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
12-15 days of annual paid holidays

computer vision, AI-driven automation, and/or robotics for greenhouses and vertical farming systems.
The successful candidate will focus on robot hardware development, automation system design, machine vision, and intelligent control, supported by physics-based simulation and AI-enabled methods.
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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