Assistant Professor - Robotics & Sensors

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194336EP

Position Number:

Internal Recruitment:
No

Opening Date: 11/10/2025

Assistant Professor, Robotics and Sensors (Tenure‑track)

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Engineering at NC State University. The department actively contributes to the academic, research and extension missions of the university.

NC State invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in robotics and sensors with complementary expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics applied to agricultural and biological engineering challenges. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized research, teaching, and extension program that advances intelligent sensing, automation, and data‑driven decision support for agriculture and food systems relevant to North Carolina and beyond.

This role includes developing field‐deployable sensors and biosensors for monitoring animal and plant health; robotic and cyber‑physical systems for controlled environment agriculture and automation; precision livestock farming and AI‑enabled analytics; and integrated sensing and control approaches to maximize farmer profitability while minimizing costs.

The position will lead innovation in scalable, field‑ready platforms that integrate robotics, sensing, and AI to deliver resilient, data‑secure, and farmer‑friendly technologies.

• Design, conduct, and disseminate research on robotics, sensing, and AI for agricultural and biological engineering.
• Develop and teach upper‑level undergraduate and graduate courses on sensors, controls, robotics, circuits, electronics, and data‑driven decision systems.
• Mentor students in cross‑disciplinary teams and advise the department’s robotics team.
• Collaborate across disciplines, attract extramural funding, and contribute to NC State’s land‑grant mission of research, teaching, and extension.
• Engage with university‑wide initiatives such as the Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI), Food Animal Initiative (FAI), and Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture (GEC).

• Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated potential to build a strong research, extension, and teaching program.
• Competencies in oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current registration or qualification for licensure as a professional engineer is highly desired.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of the start date.

• Cover Letter
• Research Statement (vision for your research program at NC State)
• Extension Philosophy (potential impacts for North Carolina)
• Teaching Statement (teaching philosophy and potential course offerings)
• Reference Contact Information (three professional references)
• Resume/CV

Applicants must submit the above documents in the application portal. Provide your research, extension, and teaching statements during the application.

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Application information is available at NC STATE UNIVERSITY – Raleigh, NC 27695. Phone: (919) 515‑2011