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Duke University

Postdoctoral Associate

Durham, NC

The Postdoctoral Associate will train under the primary mentorship of Dr. Tomi Akinyemiju , with additional support from junior faculty and senior postdoctoral fellows, within a highly collaborative ...

Duke University

Postdoctoral Associate

Durham, NC · On-site

The Postdoctoral Associate will train under the primary mentorship of Dr. Tomi Akinyemiju , with additional support from junior faculty and senior postdoctoral fellows, within a highly collaborative ...

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AspectPostdoc AssociateResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree (Ph.D.) in relevant fieldMaster's or Ph.D., often with more industry experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research institutions, labsIndustry, corporate R&D labs, biotech firms
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government research agenciesPrivate companies, biotech, pharmaceuticals
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Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

MIT Human Resources

Cambridge, MA • On-site

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Posted 15 days ago

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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, K. Lisa Yang Global Engineering and Research (GEAR) Center, to advance research on software, mobile apps, and hardware integration for irrigation controllers and system sizing tools designed for resource-constrained settings. The candidate will be responsible for the design, prototyping, troubleshooting, field testing, and iterative improvement of the software backend system for a mobile app that has hardware components. The aim of the research is to create a robust drip irrigation controller and app for resource-constrained farmers in the Middle East and North Africa that will optimize for maximum crop yields with minimal water and energy consumption and minimal capital costs. The candidate will regularly present research results at meetings and workshops, prepare progress reports for sponsors, and publish papers at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals. Opportunities might arise to be part of the founding team for a start-up company that spins off from the research. As a member of GEAR Center, the postdoctoral associate will be considered a Hock Tan Fellow.

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Cambridge, MA, US

Year founded

2014

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