Research Associate
Biotechnology AI & IoT
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The Organizationย ย
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The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people's lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.ย
With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people.ย
The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.ย
About the positionย
The Research Associate will support international projects involving smart agriculture, focusing on the deployment, maintenance, and technical support of IoT sensor systems (e.g., e-kakashi). The Research Associate will assist with field partners, monitor sensor performance, and contribute to interdisciplinary discussions on AI modeling. While most AI models are developed by external teams, the candidate is expected to understand AI methods and contribute to them when needed.
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The selected candidate will support the operational implementation of IoT sensor networks for agricultural research in Colombia, Peru, Ukraine, and Brazil. The role includes installation and technical support in campus and online, understanding AI-based predictive modeling processes, and assisting in their development.ย
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The position will be based in the operations center of the Americas, located in the Campus of Palmira, Colombia.
Requirements
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Key Responsibilitiesย
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Collaborate with international partners and CIAT colleagues assisting in monitoring sensors performance.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Provide support to project stakeholders during the installation and functioning of devices in the regions of Peru, Ukraine, Brazil, and Japan.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Maintain regular communication with project teams and external developers.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Install and maintain IoT sensors in agricultural fields.
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ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Ensure proper sensor functionality and troubleshooting when needed.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Provide training and capacity building to local partners on the proper use, maintenance, and data retrieval processes of field sensors to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Attend project meetings and provide technical updates.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย Support development of ML/DL models in collaboration with research teams.
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