Assistant or Associate Professor of Precision Ag Automation Engineering Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Precision Ag Automation Engineering Posting Number F01856P Department SDSU-Ag & Biosystems Engineering Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text
The Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering department ad South Dakota State University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Precision Ag Automation Engineering. The major focus of the position is to develop an integrated teaching (20%), research (40%) and extension (40%) program at the intersection of sustainable precision agriculture practices. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative scholar to establish
a nationally recognized and extramurally funded research program focused on advances in agricultural mechanization, farm automation, agricultural robotics, precision livestock farming, cyber-physical systems, and data-driven decision support for agricultural and food systems. This position is located in Brookings. This position is a 9 Month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position. The Department of
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering prepares students and professionals to address global challenges in agriculture and resource management. The department focuses on areas such as water resources, machine systems, bioenergy, precision agriculture and environmental quality. It aims to advance innovative technologies, improve agricultural productivity and support ecological balance through research, education and
outreach programs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The successful candidate will provide leadership and conduct research, extension and teaching related to the position. Programming would typically include: 1) Research (40%): This position will foster strong collaboration with other SDSU faculty working on agricultural sensors, phenotyping robots and unmanned aerial vehicles, and AI-driven imaging solutions. The successful
candidate will also help advance agriculture by promoting resilient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable practices for producers of all scales, from family-owned farms to major enterprises.2) Extension (40%): Create a program similar to the OSU E-fields program, in collaboration with South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Educate about why collecting good quality data matters and how to
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