Assistant Professor, Precision Ranching & Smart Tech

Agrilife

Texas

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research seeks an innovative Assistant Professor in Precision Ranching. This 12‑month, 100% research appointment will be based primarily at the Sonora Experiment Station, collaborating with regional stakeholders to advance rangeland productivity, profitability and sustainability through smart sensing, AI and data‑driven decisions.

The candidate will develop a nationally recognized program, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, mentor graduate students, and secure external

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by appointment date.
Expertise in rangeland production systems and management practices.
Experience with precision agriculture technologies, sensors, data analytics, or related tech.
Proven record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an externally funded, nationally recognized research program.
Investigate precision ranching technologies and management systems.
Publish findings in high-impact journals and mentor graduate students.
Secure extramural funding from federal, state, industry, and private sources.
Collaborate with AgriLife faculty, industry partners, and stakeholders.
Translate research into practical applications for stakeholder adoption.