Remote Agro-Geoinformatics Research Professor

George Mason University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned university in Virginia is seeking a Research Assistant Professor to develop advanced algorithms for crop and pasture monitoring. Ideal candidates will have a terminal degree and research experience in agricultural remote sensing. Responsibilities include supervising interns and publishing research. The position offers a remote work option and eligibility for visa sponsorship, contributing to agricultural decision making using innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• One-year post-Ph.D. research experience in related field.
• Research experience in agricultural remote sensing, crop modeling, or agricultural environment monitoring.
• Knowledge of Agro-AI/ML and digital twin technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced algorithms for crop and pasture monitoring.
• Refine workflows for decision support and automation.
• Supervise graduate research assistants and interns.
• Publish research in top-tier journals and conferences.

Skills

Remote sensing

Geospatial information systems

Crop modeling and prediction

Agro-AI/ML

Programming skills

Education

Terminal degree in a related field

Tools

Python

Java

C/C++

Job description

A renowned university in Virginia is seeking a Research Assistant Professor to develop advanced algorithms for crop and pasture monitoring. Ideal candidates will have a terminal degree and research experience in agricultural remote sensing. Responsibilities include supervising interns and publishing research. The position offers a remote work option and eligibility for visa sponsorship, contributing to agricultural decision making using innovative technologies.