Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 1 month ago
USDA ARS Cattle Geospatial Tools Fellowship
Fayetteville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$5,000/mo - $6,000/moThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research opportunity with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service focused on developing geospatial tools for cattle management. The role involves utilizing UAV-based sensors and satellite data to create real-time applications that estimate animal welfare and integrate findings with pasture health assessments.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience and advanced knowledge in utilizing cutting-edge geospatial tools, including UAV-based sensors and satellite reflectance data, to develop an innovative real-time application within a drone
Enable the estimation of animal weight, body conditioning, animal counts, and overall animal welfare, with potential applications in IACUC protocols
Learn to integrate findings with pasture health assessments in pasture-livestock systems (cattle and sheep)
Acquire expertise in real-time pasture surveillance techniques for evaluating animal welfare and forage allowance
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields
U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Discipline(s): Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science), Earth and Geosciences, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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