Assistant Professor - AI Enabled Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems

Tenure-track assistant professorship (60% research, 40% extension) in AI-enabled precision and automated agricultural systems, jointly affiliated with the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering (BEE) and Cornell AgriTech, with the academic home in BEE and the position based at the AgriTech campus in Geneva, NY. The appointee will develop an externally funded research programme in precision agriculture, mechanisation, automation and physical AI, including robotics and autonomous systems, addressing biotic and abiotic stresses, climate change and scarce water, energy and labour, with a focus on specialty crops and emerging agriculture in New York.

The extension programme demonstrates technologies under commercial conditions with growers and industry partners. The anticipated start is July 2027; the nine-month base salary range is $90,000 to $135,000. Applications by January 8, 2027 receive full consideration.

PhD in an appropriate engineering discipline with a record of innovative research and peer-reviewed publications in AI, robotics, precision agriculture or related areas, and excellent English communication skills.