Location: University of California, Davis

Responsibilities: We are looking for a graduate (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) student to conduct research in robotics and new technology safety within the Agricultural Safety and Health Lab.

Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or higher degree in Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Biological Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong written and oral English skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of faculty, staff, and students. A willingness to engage in both lab research and fieldwork is required.

Highly Desirable Qualifications: Applicants are encouraged to address additional skills in their statement of purpose, including strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently with high standards, and technical expertise in:

• Skills: Embedded Systems, Backend Server, Robotics, ROS and/or Rust, Machine Vision, and Sensor Fusion
• Programming Languages: Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, Dart

Opportunities: Outreach and travel to professional meetings will be available. Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Spring and summer hourly employment may be possible before Fall 2025 enrollment.

Contact: To express interest, please send your CV/Resume, transcripts, and English scores to mailto:ffsantos@ucdavis.edu

Application: Priority deadline is January 15, 2024. Required documents include a statement of purpose, C.V., transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS, a diversity statement, and three references. See UC Davis Graduate Studies for more information.

UC Davis ranks first in the nation and second in the world for Agriculture and Forestry, and its Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering consistently holds top national rankings for its undergraduate programs