What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Research Associate position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The research associate will assist the development of AI and data analytics labs, and AI-based educational materials for training graduate and undergraduate students with the artificial intelligence and machine learning tools applied to precision agriculture, bioprocessing, and bioenergy conversion.
The successful candidate will conduct research on AI technologies and predictive analytics applied to bioenergy, precision agriculture, and bioprocessing for the two projects funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture and NSF, assist training graduate and undergraduate students, and participate in proposal and manuscript writing.
The successful candidate will conduct research on AI technologies and predictive analytics applied to bioenergy, precision agriculture, and bioprocessing for the two projects funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture and NSF, assist training graduate and undergraduate students, and participate in proposal and manuscript writing.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in agricultural and environmental sciences education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College has four research clusters in (1) sustainable agricultural food systems, (2) food safety, food security, nutrition, health and wellness, (3) family and community well-being, and (4) environmental and natural resources systems. The College houses the departments of natural resources and environmental design (NRED), animal sciences, family and consumer sciences, and agribusiness, applied economics and agriscience education. The NRED Department is seeking excellence in teaching, research, and extension in improving the natural environment for long-term sustainable productivity. The NRED department offers three programs of Bachelor of Science in biological engineering, agricultural and environmental systems, and landscape architecture, two concentrations in environmental studies, and sustainable land and food systems under the college program of Master of Science in agriculture and environmental systems, and a concentration in sustainable agriculture and environmental science under the College PhD Program in agriculture and environmental sciences.
Minimum Requirements
The selected research associate must have been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in the field of biological engineering, agricultural engineering, chemical engineering or nanoengineering.
The research associate should have a demonstrated research focus in bioenergy, value-added processing of agricultural wastes, and bioprocess modeling and analysis.
The research associate should have a demonstrated research focus in bioenergy, value-added processing of agricultural wastes, and bioprocess modeling and analysis.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Preference will be given to a candidate who has research experience in agricultural engineering, biological engineering, and bioenergy.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information
Working Title
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Position Number
007605
Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Time Limited - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
06/30/2025
Organizational Division
College of Ag and Environ Sciences
Organizational Location
College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit
College of Ag and Environ Sciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA2273
Open Date
07/30/2024
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
08/13/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available
9/1/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:
Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/33801
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