Applied AI Professor: Research & Extension in Ag Tech

University of Florida; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida invites applications for a nine-month tenure-accruing Ast/Aso Professor in the Agricultural AI Institute at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. The role focuses on artificial intelligence, automation, and precision agriculture for specialty crops.

The candidate will develop an externally funded research program, collaborate across disciplines, supervise students, and contribute to teaching and outreach, with potential for leadership in AI deployment in agriculture.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field; strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.
• Experience with ML, computer vision, and AI deployment in agricultural systems.
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program and contribute to Extension and Teaching.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including industry partners and researchers.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research; publish results in top journals.
• Engage in technology transfer and training to advance AI in agriculture.

Skills

Machine learning

Computer vision

AI deployment in agriculture

Verbal and written communication

Education

PhD in Engineering/Computer Science/Horticultural Sciences or related field

Tools

Python

PyTorch/TensorFlow

ROS

Edge AI

Remote sensing tools

Job description

University of Florida invites applications for a nine-month tenure-accruing Ast/Aso Professor in the Agricultural AI Institute at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. The role focuses on artificial intelligence, automation, and precision agriculture for specialty crops.

The candidate will develop an externally funded research program, collaborate across disciplines, supervise students, and contribute to teaching and outreach, with potential for leadership in AI deployment in agriculture.