Assistant Professor in AI-Enabled Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in AI-Enabled Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems. This joint position between the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering and Cornell AgriTech focuses on advancing intelligent systems, robotics, and automation to address challenges in specialty crop production and sustainability. The role is 60% research, involving development of AI-enabled solutions for precision agriculture, and 40% extension, translating research into practical applications for growers and industry partners. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, mentoring, and service, contributing to Cornell’s transdisciplinary research and extension programs. Applicants must hold a PhD in an engineering discipline with a strong record in AI, robotics, or precision agriculture, and demonstrate excellence in research, extension, and collaboration.