Job Opportunity: Lead Engineer (AgriTech) ? Software (109024-0524):

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Job location: Coventry
income: £45,585 to £54,395 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Published in: 2nd May 2024
Closing date: 16th May 2024
Reference: (109024-0524)

 

An exciting opportunity exists to join the world renowned University of Warwick, to work on highly innovative AgriTech projects. Current projects include a Smart Tree Production System (STPS) and Autonomous Smart Spot-Precision Application of Herbicide (ASPA) solution. Both projects are funded by the Forestry Commission's Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF).
The STPS project aims to develop a comprehensive production system to enhance efficiency and resilience to labour shortages, with improved quality and data tracecapability of bare root seedlings. STPS will achieve better equipped nurseries, covering the need for higher productivity and increased automation in the sector. The project includes automated production techniques, machine design, Computer vision system (CVS) and data collection.
The ASPA project will develop and demonstrate an autonomous weed control AI-located robot for smart spot-precision application of herbicide to reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals by 90%+. ASPA will allow the sector to expand with confidence to hit Government targets, enhance quality, improve sustainable practice, and offer cost-effective technology. ASPA includes two open-source AI models (weed detection and dosage - located on weed species, environmental variables, and herbicide), computer vision, and robotic spot application on a semi-autonomous platform.
For informal enquiries, Contact Us by Emilio Loo Monardez via email: Emilio.Loo-Monardez@warwick.ac.uk.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.?
Full details of the tasks and selection criteria for this function can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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Job Location:	Coventry, West Midlands England
Address:	West Midlands
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Post Date:	05/02/2024 / Viewed 1 times
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Contact Email:	Emilio.Loo-Monardez@warwick.ac.uk

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