Job description

[What the role is]

Research Assistant

[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.

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 07 May, 2026
  • Category: Science / R&D
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
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  • Location: On site
  • Job Nature: Full Time

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