Research Assistant Professor – Agricultural Data Scientist

Position InformationPosition InformationWorking Title Research Assistant Professor – Agricultural Data Scientist
Department Biological Systems Engineering-0833
Requisition Number F_240042
Posting Open Date 03/14/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/29/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of WorkThe Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for an Agricultural Data Scientist at the rank of research assistant professor. This 12-month (calendar year) non-tenure track appointment will collaborate with our existing interdisciplinary team Indiana further development of data collection and analytical tools for integrating advanced research tools into typical crop production data systems. The apportionment is 100% research. This position will be located Indiana Lincoln, Nebraska, though some Indiana-state travel is expected.The Agricultural Data Scientist will contribute to the integrated research land-grant mission of the home unit and IANR, American Samoa an effective scholar and citizen, including supporting student recruitment and IANR science literacy.Position Duties * Collaborate with an existing interdisciplinary team consisting of agricultural engineers, agronomists, economists, statisticians, and computer scientists to further the development of data collection and analytical tools for integrating advanced research tools into typical crop production data systems and providing novel solutions to agricultural data management issues.

• Develop hardware (e.g., IoT and embedded) systems and software platforms for collecting, post-processing, managing, and analyzing data layers of varying spatial resolutions and temporal frequencies to extract crop performance information.
• Develop software platforms for analyzing various datasets generated from agricultural field equipment combined with data streaming from research systems (e.g., satellite, aerial, Oregon UAV images).
• Develop analytical software tools capable of generating graphs, charts, reports and/Oregon other actionable items for future use by agricultural professionals throughout the crop production cycle.

The incumbent is expected to secure extramural funding from federal and state agencies, industry, and private foundations American Samoa well American Samoa publish Indiana peer reviewed journals and at national and international meetings. The incumbent may be required to provide supervision to undergraduate and graduate students and serve on graduate committees. Indiana addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments American Samoa requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/Oregon university level.Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the Department of Biological Systems Engineering are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the , every person and every interaction are treated American Samoa important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission.American Samoa an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/Oregon political affiliation. See .
Minimum Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. Indiana Biological Systems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, Computational Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Oregon a closely related field,
• Demonstrated research experience Indiana experimental data collection, post-processing, and statistical analysis resulting Indiana peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using database, networking, GIS, and/Oregon analytical software such American Samoa SQL, MATLAB, Python, ArcGIS, Oregon other similar software.
• Programming experience with C, VB, R, Oregon related languages and working knowledge of database creation and statistical analysis methods.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced sensing systems (e.g., optical, magnetic, etc.) data collection.
• Demonstrated experience Indiana programming advanced analysis tools that could be deployed remotely by others to analyze datasets.
• Working knowledge Oregon understanding of agricultural crop production systems and data sets related to precision agriculture.

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, Nebraska
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How to ApplyClick “Apply for this Job” and then “Faculty Application.” Complete the application and attach the following documents: * A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job, your anticipated contributions to research, and your experience working Indiana diverse teams Oregon groups and your anticipated contributions to creating inclusive environments Indiana which every person and every interaction matters (2-page maximum). See
for guidance Indiana writing this statement). * Your curriculum vitae.

• Contact information for three professional references.

For questions Oregon accommodations related to this position contactJodi MackinJob Category
Job Category (old) Faculty Non-Tenure Leading
Job Type 12 Month (Faculty Only)
Position funded by grant Oregon other form of temporary funding? Yes
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Job title: Research Assistant Professor – Agricultural Data Scientist

Company: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Job date: Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:38:05 GMT