Technische Assistentin / Technischer Assistent (w/m/d)
Core
Transforming classical insect traps into an automated real-time monitoring platform using AI-based imaging and deep learning to identify aphid species and virus transmission risks in the field.
Role type
Technical Assistant (Entomology & Plant Protection)
Builds
Automated monitoring platform for aphid and virus detection
Domain
Agriculture, Plant Protection, Entomology, Agrinformatics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Entomological methods, Insect rearing, Microscopy, qPCR, DAS-ELISA, RNA/DNA extraction, Statistical analysis, Microsoft Excel
Preferred skills
Experience with mass trap processing, Serological methods, Driving license (Class B)
Technologies
RGB/Multispectral imaging, qPCR, DAS-ELISA, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Technical support and maintenance of insect rearing and host plants, Sorting insect samples taxonomically, Creating image captures of aphid species for AI training, Conducting technical test series for device development, Validating the analysis tool, Determining bacterial endosymbionts and virus presence, Data recording, analysis, and visualization
