Tenure-Track Phenomics Scientist in Plant Breeding

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Phenomics Applied to Plant Breeding, split 80% research and 20% teaching. The role focuses on high-throughput phenotyping, AI-based trait extraction, and data-driven selection across multiple crops, based at Fayetteville, AR.

Responsibilities include developing a cutting-edge research program, teaching courses on remote sensing and data analytics, mentoring

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Science, Agricultural Engineering, Remote Sensing, Data Science, AI/ML, Plant Breeding or closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity in phenomics, sensing systems, machine learning, computer vision, or related areas.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cutting-edge research program focused on high-throughput phenotyping, image-based trait extraction and data analytics for plant breeding.
• Utilize sensing platforms including UAVs, robotics, ground-based systems, multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, LiDAR and related tech.
• Apply AI/ML, statistical modeling, and computer vision to quantify traits and improve prediction accuracy for selection decisions.
• Collaborate with breeders across soybean, rice, fruits, vegetables and wheat to integrate outputs into active selection pipelines.
• Establish interdisciplinary partnerships with weed science, soil science, agronomy, plant pathology and agricultural engineering.
• Secure extramural funding from USDA-NIFA, NSF, DOE, NASA, industry etc.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative research

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Science or related discipline

Tools

Remote sensing platforms (UAVs, LiDAR)

Job description

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Phenomics Applied to Plant Breeding, split 80% research and 20% teaching. The role focuses on high-throughput phenotyping, AI-based trait extraction, and data-driven selection across multiple crops, based at Fayetteville, AR.

Responsibilities include developing a cutting-edge research program, teaching courses on remote sensing and data analytics, mentoring