Research Assistant Professor, Digital Agriculture & IPM

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University’s Department of Entomology in Pullman, WA invites applications for a 12-month Research Assistant Professor position. The role focuses on economic entomology, ecological pest management, and digital agriculture tools.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $86,000 depending on experience, with a candidate start in Spring 2027. The position emphasizes field monitoring, AI-driven predictive modeling, and collaboration with growers and extension professionals across specialty

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in life-science required by start date.
• Expertise in phenology modeling and IPM.
• Experience across multiple cropping systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research on pest population dynamics and IPM.
• Integrate field data with digital agriculture and predictive models.
• Publish in peer-reviewed outlets and present to stakeholders.
• Mentor students or research personnel as appropriate.

Skills

Phenology modeling

Integrated pest management

Digital agriculture

Artificial intelligence

Climate change research

Education

Ph.D. in life-science

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Remote sensing

Job description

Washington State University’s Department of Entomology in Pullman, WA invites applications for a 12-month Research Assistant Professor position. The role focuses on economic entomology, ecological pest management, and digital agriculture tools.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $86,000 depending on experience, with a candidate start in Spring 2027. The position emphasizes field monitoring, AI-driven predictive modeling, and collaboration with growers and extension professionals across specialty