"SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - Computer Science #00096850"

Hiring Department

Computer Science

Job Description

• Experience in developing and leading interdisciplinary research programs that integrate AI, IoT, and data-driven decision systems for smart and sustainable crop production
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage competitive federal grants (e.g., NSF, USDA, NIFA) involving applied AI, digital agriculture, and technology commercialization
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in applied machine learning and digital agriculture, showing capacity for both methodological and translational impact
• Proven capability to connect computer science, agronomy, and business thinking to translate research prototypes into field-ready solutions and pilot deployments
• Experience supervising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students while coordinating multi-institutional, multi-stakeholder collaborations
• Familiarity with data privacy, intellectual property management, and research compliance for joint academic–industry projects, including invention disclosures and tech-transfer pathways
• Strategic leadership skills to align scientific objectives with industrial partnerships, project milestones, and global agricultural sustainability goals
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical audiences, including growers, cooperatives, corporate partners, and investors, to foster adoption and collaboration

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled