Research Assistant Professor

Position Information

Description & Details: The Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering (ABEN), North Dakota State University, is seeking a highly motivated faculty member to serve as a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor to conduct research in the field of precision agriculture. The appointment is based on a 12-month contract, and renewal of that contract will be dependent upon satisfactory performance . The funding for this position is provided by on-going research effort with USDA ARS. The Research Assistant Professor is expected to establish an independent research program in support of a cooperative agreement with the USDA ARS on the use of UAS/UAV, data management systems, and bioinformatic tools that integrate genetics and environment into the precision management of regional crops. The hired research faculty member will also investigate new initiatives to support additional cooperative agreements. Independent research programs may focus on areas such as, but not limited to, applications of sensors for precision agriculture and precision livestock, machinery technologies, chemical and fertilizer application technologies, big data management and analytics, remote sensing, and machine learning applications in imagery and precision ag data analysis to support precision management of soils, crops, and livestock. The position is housed in the NDSU Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department, and the department chair will provide supervision.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience and ABEN salaries

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in agricultural and biological systems engineering, agronomy, crop science, soils science, precision agriculture, or closely related field at time of appointment. Research experience, knowledge and technical expertise in precision agriculture technologies. Excellent written and oral communication skills for various audiences. Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member. Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues and students. Experiences in computer applications and technology to meet position requirements. Valid U.S. driver's license or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Technical expertise in geospatial technologies, for site specific applications and precision management technologies. Knowledge of data analysis and related software and programming packages (e.g., C, C++, Python, LabVIEW and/or MATLAB), including machine learning. Experience working effectively with university faculty, researchers, and/or Extension personnel. Demonstrated ability to publish research results in popular press and/or professional journals. Demonstrated grant writing experience and record of successfully securing funding for research.

Applicant Materials Required: Application letter showing how all the minimum qualifications are met, and highlighting preferred qualifications that are met (1-2 pages) Statement of research philosophy and goals (1-2 pages). Detailed curriculum vitae. Transcripts of all university degrees. Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references

Screening will begin 2/21/23

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region. (see www.ndsu.edu/inclusioncouncil/native_american_initiatives/ ).