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Open Positions

We are looking for highly motivated students and postdoctoral researchers to join our team! Our main research topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Field robotics and automation
  • Machine learning for agricultural applications
  • Multi-robot systems
  • Computer vision for unstructured environments

What We Offer

  • State-of-the-art on-campus research facilities and field labs
  • Collaborative research environment across the university
  • Opportunities to work on real-world applications
  • Opportunities to attend main venues for robotics and biological and agricultural engineering (e.g., ICRA, IROS, RSS, ASABE AIM, CVPR, ICCV, etc.)

Prospective Ph.D. Students

If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in our lab, please:

  1. Apply to the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NC State
  2. Mention Dr. Kitae Kim in your application
  3. Feel free to email me at kimkt0408@gmail.com with:
    • Email Subject: [FARM LAB: Ph.D. Application] Your Name
    • Your CV
    • Research statement
    • Relevant publications (if any)

Application Deadlines: Check the department website for current deadlines.

Undergraduate & Master Students

NC State undergraduate and master students interested in research opportunities should:

  • Are taking or have completed relevant coursework in robotics, sensors, programming, or related areas
  • Have experience with programming in Linux Ubuntu, ROS1/2, C++, Python
  • Be able to participate in research for at least one year

To Apply: Feel free to email me at kimkt0408@gmail.com with:

  • Email Subject: [FARM LAB: Undergrad/Master Application] Your Name
  • Your CV
  • Research interests
  • Relevant publications (if any)

Postdoctoral Researchers

We have openings for postdoctoral researchers:

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Robotics, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
  • Strong publication record
  • Expertise in one or more: robot perception, planning, control, or learning

To Apply: Feel free to email me at kimkt0408@gmail.com with:

  • Email Subject: [FARM LAB: PostDoc Application] Your Name
  • Your CV
  • Research statement
  • Relevant publications (if any)

Visiting Scholars

We welcome visiting scholars and researchers.

To Apply: Feel free to email me at kimkt0408@gmail.com with:

  • Email Subject: [FARM LAB: VisitingScholar Application] Your Name
  • Your CV
  • Research statement
  • Relevant publications (if any)

Contact

For any inquiries about the FARM Lab, please feel free to reach out to: kimkt0408@gmail.com