Garden Technician / Research Assistant

We are looking for an individual who is interested in working in a garden while using traditional and digital measurement tools to collect data and manage tasks. Time may be spent doing basic tasks such as measuring and photographing plants, or more interesting tasks such as testing soil or trialing new digital interfaces. Note that some time would also be spent on garden upkeep, which may include weeding, planting, pruning, etc. This individual would be expected to provide feedback on their experience using these tools along with suggestions for improvement. If you like to garden, are interested in agricultural research, and enjoy using technology, please consider applying.

Intro to Farmly

At Farmly, we're combining technology and gardening expertise to empower more people to grow their own food at home and in their community. We believe that personal involvement in food production is deeply satisfying, and that eating hyper-locally provides the freshest and healthiest food possible while minimizing the negative environmental impacts associated with conventional agriculture. However, a garden is a complex system which few people in modern society are adept at managing. By bringing cutting-edge technology and a data science mindset to the garden, we intend to make food production universally accessible, and sow the seeds of the residential agricultural revolution.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and record measurements on various crops

  • Provide feedback on data collection techniques and app interface

  • Help around the farm/gardens

Requirements

  • Collect measurements and other data (requires lots of squatting down next to plants, and recording information/taking photographs)

  • Do gardening/farming related tasks (planting starts, weeding, managing compost, etc)

  • Use phone apps and provide feedback on improving interfaces

  • Work on a part time basis

Details

  • Location: Campbell, California, United States

  • Opportunities to expand your role likely to arise as we grow

  • If interested, please email us at jobs@farmly.us with a brief description of yourself, your experience/qualifications, and your interest in the job