| Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): | 70,000.00 - 70,000.00, Salary |
| Job Summary: | General Description:
Successful candidates are expected to develop local,
state, national, and internationally recognized programs broadly focused on the
area of Precision Agriculture. Specific areas of emphasis will be based on the
candidates’ strengths, and will include topics such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,
Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Machinery Systems, Remote Sensing and,
Autonomy in Agriculture (both Crops & Livestock), and other related fields
and topics.
Responsibilities:
The successful
candidates are expected to develop strong, externally funded Research and
Extension programs in the following areas:
Ability to operate unmanned aerial system (UAS) or low orbiting satellites.
Utilization and implementation of precision-agriculture technologies such as yield monitors, field mapping, remote sensing, advanced data mapping and collection for site specific agriculture.
Evaluation and education in digital agriculture for producers.
Implementation of precision agriculture as it relates to the production of crops (variable rate technology) and livestock production (precision livestock farming advanced technologies) in Oklahoma.
Development of field experiments related to precision technologies.
Development and evaluation of machinery systems such as planters, fertilizer spreaders, sprayers, harvesters, tillage equipment and other equipment utilized in field operations.
Develop both Research and Extension materials that can be presented at local, regional, national, and international meetings.
Mentor graduate students.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required
skills:
Highly organized and flexible
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software
Able to operate (or willing to learn to operate) tools, machinery, and equipment common to farming operations.
Team player and show mutual respect for faculty, staff, students, and producers
Ability to perform office management and duties related to Extension and Outreach work.
High dedication to confidentiality and high emotional intelligence
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested candidates should submit the following documents.
• Cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications as they related to this position.
• Comprehensive resume
• Copy of official college transcript/s (certified original transcripts required at the time of hire)
• Names and addresses of three references, as well as three current letters of recommendation.
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| Position Qualifications: |
Qualifications: PhD in Agronomy, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Machine learning, Geospatial systems, or related areas by appointment date.
Ability to develop a quality research program to focus on the next generation of precision agriculture by developing new agricultural technologies based on AI.
Experience in utilizing existing climate related data sets using high spatial and temporal resolution remote sensing from small unmanned aerial system (UAS) or low orbiting satellites and their application to agricultural production systems.
Ability to secure extramural funding.
Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and other stakeholders. |
| Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |