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Temporary Undergraduate Research Technician

North Carolina State University

$15-$18/hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Dec 15, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195644TM
Position Number	11ASO3614
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	We are seeking a motivated early-academic researcher interested in gaining hands-on experience in computer vision, machine learning, and plant phenotyping. This position is designed as a high-mentorship, research-focused opportunity ideal for individuals looking to build foundational skills and explore academic research pathways. This temporary position will end in June 2026. You will contribute to a multi-modal computer vision project focused on tomato disease detection and severity assessment. The work integrates RGB imagery, 3D/multispectral data, and time-series analysis to study disease progression over time. This project offers exposure to modern deep learning workflows, data preprocessing, and analysis of real-world agricultural datasets. Responsibilities Assist in building datasets involving multimodal plant imagery (RGB, RGB-D, multispectral) Support preprocessing pipelines: image lighting corrections, normalization, and feature extraction Train and evaluate deep learning models (e.g., EfficientNet, YOLO, ViT, or multi-task CNNs) Explore time-series methods for modeling disease severity progression Conduct literature searches and summarize scientific papers Participate in weekly check-ins, present updates, and document results Work collaboratively and contribute to conference materials (posters, slides, short papers)
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
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. Attain 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.

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department	CALS Academic Programs

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Undergraduate Research Technician

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	20/hrs per week, Monday-Friday, between 9am-5pm
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Currently enrolled undergrad (at least 5 semesters completed)
Department Required Skills	Python programming Prior exposure to computer vision tasks (object detection, image classification, segmentation) Experience with deep learning frameworks (YOLO, ResNet, or DeepLab)[CW1] Experience with Image and/or Data annotation workflows Experience with version control (Git) Image Processing skills (OpenCV, scikit-image, etc.) Matlab programming
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Familiarity with crop pests (diseases, insects, etc.) and agricultural datasets Science communication (written and oral) Linux Experience with deep learning packages; PyTorch or TensorFlow Background in embedded systems, edge AI, or hardware-aware deep learning (e.g., FPGA) Ability to manage time across multiple technical tasks and meet weekly milestones
Required License or Certification	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$15-$18/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	12/15/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/225820

EEO

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