The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CRSS) within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia is seeking an outstanding and qualified candidate for a full-time (9-month appointment with two-months of guaranteed summer salary), 75% Extension / 20% Research / 5% Service tenure-track faculty position based at the University of Georgia’s Tifton Campus in Tifton, GA (http://tifton.caes.uga.edu/). The successful candidate is expected to develop local, state, regional, national, and internationally recognized programs broadly focused on the area of Precision Agriculture. Specific areas of emphasis will be based on the candidates’ strengths, and will include topics such as Advanced Machinery Systems, Precision Irrigation, Remote Sensing and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Autonomy in Agriculture, Advanced Water and Nutrient Management and other related fields and topics. The estimated start date is January 1, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to: Develop strong, externally funded Extension and research programs in one or more of the following areas: • Utilization and implementation of precision-agriculture technologies such as yield monitors, field mapping, remote sensing, advanced data mapping and collection for site specific agriculture • Evaluation and education in digital agriculture for producers • Implementation of Precision Irrigation and Advanced Water Management ...more

Job Title:  Research Assistantship Position for Master's Student in Spring 2025: LSU Department of Entomology   Job Description:  We're seeking a graduate student for an innovative project on Roseau Cane and Scale monitoring using high-resolution drone imagery and machine learning.   Web link information: Additional information can be found in the "opportunities" section of the following website: https://iglab.ghost.io/   End date for applications:  September 17, 2024

The Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites applications for a faculty position in precision agronomy. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The preferred candidate will join a cohort of several new professors being hired by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources within the strategic area of Sustainable and Digital Agriculture, a priority research area rich in potential for collaboration, partnership, innovation, and impact. Information about this cluster hire can be found at agbio.usask.ca/agbio-cluster.php.   The candidate will be expected to develop a research program in precision and digital agriculture to increase the productivity, sustainability and profitability of dryland cropping systems. Several million acres in Saskatchewan are regularly managed with digital agriculture technologies by commercial precision agriculture providers. Remotely sensed data is now available to monitor cropland with a variety of sensors and prescriptions for crop inputs are developed. It is expected the candidate will work to improve the understanding of spatial and temporal variability in dryland cropping systems by using remote sensing and autonomous tools with a goal of optimizing crop management. Potential areas of research could include the use of digital technologies to inform sustainable ...more

Job description: Conduct research and extension activities in precision livestock farming to advance management strategies in swine production using robotics and artificial intelligence. The position is located in the Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) program of the Division of Plant Science and Technology at University of Missouri (MU), in collaboration with the research team from animal science and agricultural economics.   Duties: The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of research and extension faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in developing the AI-enabled animal monitoring and decision-making system. Responsibilities of the position include development, evaluation and deployment of a robotic imaging system, big data analytic pipeline, artificial intelligence enabled decision-support systems for animal production with a focus on swine reproduction. The candidate is expected to lead the research activities of technology development, field evaluation, data collection and analysis and publication. The candidate is also expected to participate teaching and extension activities in related area. The position will have opportunities to participate in international conferences, get training for grant writing and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.   Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, or other related fields by the time of appointment. Other degree programs will be ...more

Department Cooperative Ext Division-0788 Requisition Number F_240070 Posting Open Date 05/03/2024 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/05/2024 Posting Close Date   Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work Overview This position is based in Lincoln, NE, with a statewide accountability region. The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to lead and grow the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) using contemporary technologies to encourage the adoption of research-based decision making. NOFRN is a long-standing signature program that is transformational in helping farmers and agribusiness partners adopt best agronomic practices through technology transfer that a) improves profitability and sustainability, b) reduces environmental risk, c) fosters stewardship, and d) enhances resiliency. The overarching goal is to improve water and cropping systems related to priority agronomic and management issues. The incumbent is an active participant in developing solution-based resources and educational programs as a member of the statewide Water and Cropping Systems team   Nebraska Extension professionals are committed to engaging with community partners, organizations, and all audiences, as well as individuals, in ways that reflect an understanding and value for individual differences (e.g., race/ethnicity, abilities, gender, sexual orientation, religion). Nebraska Extension strives ...more

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.   The UGA Provost’s Taskforce on Academic Excellence in 2019 identified Integrative Precision Agriculture (IPA) as one of five areas for UGA to continue investment and build excellence. Since then, IPA has emerged as Georgia’s brand for digital farming, food, and fiber, representing a signature research area ...more