RESERVOIR · 1 day ago
Head of Research And Development
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $150K/yrReservoir Farms is home to startups building breakthrough technologies for specialty crops, and they are seeking a Head of R&D to oversee technical programs supporting their startup residents. This role involves managing the R&D program, providing technical support, and validating startup claims through in-field trials and consultations.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
Matthew Hoffman, PhD
Responsibilities
Operate Reservoir’s R&D program
Represent Reservoir’s R&D programs to external parties
Onboard new startups for the Reservoir R&D function
Represent Reservoir’s R&D program and capabilities to potential resident startups
Coordinate frequent in-field meetings and events
Provide technical support for Reservoir’s prototyping studios
Spend time in the field and studios with resident startups
Be lead author on professional written reports we provide resident startups (Readiness Assessments and Validation Report)
Coordinate technical consultations between startups and experts
Design in-field validation trials to test startup claims
Execute validation trials (project management, data collection, data analysis, report authorship)
Coordinate research activities with grower partners and startups
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Experience with robotics and automation technology in development and commercial agricultural environments
Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field (agronomy, crop science, pathology, entomology, plant breeding)
Understanding of commercial farming of fruit and vegetable crops
Competency in agricultural experimental design and applied statistics
Experience collecting, storing, and analyzing agricultural field data
Project management
Public speaking
Science communication
California driver's license
Availability for frequent overnight travel
Company
RESERVOIR
RESERVOIR is a new system for specialty crop innovation.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase