Job Details
Posting Number: PG196139TM
Position Number: 11ASO3735
Position Type: Temporary
Essential Job Duties:
Duties include:
- Process and interpret UAV imagery, agronomic, weather, and/or genetic data
Is Time Limited: No
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Achieve Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department: Crop and Soil Sciences
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Temporary Research Specialist
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a
Minimum Experience/Education: 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience
Department Required Skills:
- Experience processing and interpreting UAV imagery
- Experience training and evaluating ML models on UAV imagery
- Licensed to fly a UAV in North Carolina
- Programming experience in python, bash, etc.
- Experience using AI to accelerate model development/evaluation
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: n/a
Required License or Certification: License to fly UAV in NC
Valid NC Driver's License required?: No
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.85/hr
Job Open Date: 08/03/2026
Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/233468
EEO: NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact [contact details available in the full listing] to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [contact details available in the full listing] or [contact details available in the full listing].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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