Agriculture Research and Innovation Centre - Research Assistant

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

. Assist the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aims of the research project.
. Develop and train machine learning models to analyse environmental and plant physiological data for aeroponic system optimization.
. Design and implement IoT-based sensor networks for real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and system control.
. Process, clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets related to plant growth, nutrient uptake, and environmental parameters.
. Integrate AI algorithms with automation systems for dynamic control of aeroponic system.
. Prepare technical reports, documentation, and progress updates aligned with project milestones.
. Work closely with the Research Engineer and other team members to translate experimental findings into algorithm refinement.
. Supervise and guide students involved in AI and IoT components of the project.
. Manage procurement processes, including liaising with vendors, sourcing materials, equipment, and testing supplies, and raising purchase requests.
. Document and track project issues, expenses, budget, action logs, and equipment maintenance.
. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Project Leader.

[What we are looking for]

. Assist the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aims of the research project.
. Develop and train machine learning models to analyse environmental and plant physiological data for aeroponic system optimization.
. Design and implement IoT-based sensor networks for real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and system control.
. Process, clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets related to plant growth, nutrient uptake, and environmental parameters.
. Integrate AI algorithms with automation systems for dynamic control of aeroponic system.
. Prepare technical reports, documentation, and progress updates aligned with project milestones.
. Work closely with the Research Engineer and other team members to translate experimental findings into algorithm refinement.
. Supervise and guide students involved in AI and IoT components of the project.
. Manage procurement processes, including liaising with vendors, sourcing materials, equipment, and testing supplies, and raising purchase requests.
. Document and track project issues, expenses, budget, action logs, and equipment maintenance.
. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Project Leader.