Assistant Professor of AI Technology

Purpose:

The Lincoln University of Missouri is seeking highly motivated, creative individuals to apply for an Assistant Professor position of Artificial Intelligence and with a focus on precision agriculture technology applications. The incumbent will conduct research on AI technology and its AG applications. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track, full-benefit eligible, 100% research faculty position at the College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Develop a high impact, nationally recognized AI research program to address the critical issues in food and agriculture.
• Conduct innovative field and lab research and outreach activities focusing on precision agriculture technology, crop and soil monitoring, livestock management, sensor technology, big data analytics, or related areas.
• Write grant proposals for extramural, competitive funding to support AI research and outreach programs.
• Publish scientific research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at relevant professional conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty within the University and other research institutions to address critical issues in AI technology and applications as related to food and agriculture.
• Work closely with the University's research farms, extension educators, and public-private partners.
• May be required to teach AI-related courses, supervise undergraduate/graduate students, and provide departmental, college and university services as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Research Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct quality research, publish research articles in peer-reviewed journals and secure extramural funding through grant proposals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detailed.
• A collaborative mindset, valuing different perspectives and working effectively in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and its applications in precision agriculture technology.
• Postdoctoral research experience in applying AI techniques to agricultural systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AI tools and frameworks with a focus on agriculture applications.
• Experience with big data analytics techniques (e.g., machine learning, statistical modeling, predictive analysis, and data mining).
• Scientific journal publications in relevant fields.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to drive vehicles and must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.