Student Research Assistant (Up to 5 Positions) - School of Climate Change and Adaptation
About the role
The School of Climate Change and Adaptation is accepting applications for up to five (5) temporary Student Research Assistant positions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, Professor & Associate Dean, in collecting geo-referenced soil, water, and environmental samples in lab and field environments
- Support geospatial data collection and analysis from agricultural fields
- Contribute to agronomic and plant production efforts through advanced technologies and sensor networks
- Assist with data preparation for hydrological models and machine learning and deep learning applications
- Assist in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and remote sensing applications for Atlantic Canadian industry
- Investigate barriers to adopting climate-smart technologies in the Atlantic Canadian context
- Assist in robotics and automation for the development of climate-smart applicators
- Assist with prediction and forecasting (evapotranspiration, yield, soil properties, and drought) using climatic, soil, and crop variables in Atlantic Canada
- Participate in training for sustainable agriculture technologies and production systems to promote climate-smart agriculture
- Engage in industry field days and meetings to present research findings
- Receive training in traditional statistical techniques for data analysis
- Gain experience in advanced machine learning techniques for data analysis
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and manuscripts
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- Strong professional and technical skills
- Good academic standing with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work in both lab and field environments
- Willingness to travel within the Atlantic provinces for data collection
- Background and knowledge in precision agriculture technologies
- Familiarity with data preprocessing and analysis techniques
- Familiarity with machine learning, remote sensing, and AI methods for agriculture applications
REQUIRED:
- Valid driver’s license
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About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
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Student Research Assistant (Up to 5 Positions) - School of Climate Change and Adaptation
About the role
The School of Climate Change and Adaptation is accepting applications for up to five (5) temporary Student Research Assistant positions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, Professor & Associate Dean, in collecting geo-referenced soil, water, and environmental samples in lab and field environments
- Support geospatial data collection and analysis from agricultural fields
- Contribute to agronomic and plant production efforts through advanced technologies and sensor networks
- Assist with data preparation for hydrological models and machine learning and deep learning applications
- Assist in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and remote sensing applications for Atlantic Canadian industry
- Investigate barriers to adopting climate-smart technologies in the Atlantic Canadian context
- Assist in robotics and automation for the development of climate-smart applicators
- Assist with prediction and forecasting (evapotranspiration, yield, soil properties, and drought) using climatic, soil, and crop variables in Atlantic Canada
- Participate in training for sustainable agriculture technologies and production systems to promote climate-smart agriculture
- Engage in industry field days and meetings to present research findings
- Receive training in traditional statistical techniques for data analysis
- Gain experience in advanced machine learning techniques for data analysis
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and manuscripts
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- Strong professional and technical skills
- Good academic standing with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work in both lab and field environments
- Willingness to travel within the Atlantic provinces for data collection
- Background and knowledge in precision agriculture technologies
- Familiarity with data preprocessing and analysis techniques
- Familiarity with machine learning, remote sensing, and AI methods for agriculture applications
REQUIRED:
- Valid driver’s license
Not the right fit? Search for Student Research Assistant jobs in Charlottetown, PE
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.