RA in Selective Harvesting for Delicate Produce

Salary: From £31,396 pro rata
Please note this post is fixed term until 31st August 2027, and part-time at 0.2 FTE.
Closing Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Interview Date: Friday 06 September 2024

The University of Lincoln is seeking to appoint a part-time RA in "Selective Harvesting for Delicate Produce", which will work under the remits of Agri-Robotics, Robotic grippers, System Design, and Engineering. This post sits within the Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology (LIAT), an interdisciplinary research centre in the university's College of Health and Science. 

You will hold a BSc or equivalent in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and be able to demonstrate a track record adequate to their career stage. Specific experience in sustainable agriculture or agri-food production is preferred but not required.

You will work on the BBSRC funded grant “Agri-Robotics Unleashed”, that aims to reduce the barrier for robotics intake in field environments. Candidates are expected to have strong mechanical design and system integration skills (e.g., mechatronic integrations, robotic deployment) and be able to work on the field in collaboration with other professionals (e.g., biologists, farmers). Experience in past research projects is a plus.

You will be responsible for contributing to research on the assigned project, as directed by the Line Manager, and in collaboration with other project team members. If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Marcello Calisti, Associate Professor in Agri-Robotics at mcalisti@lincoln.ac.uk.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

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