Assistant Professor - Robotics & Sensors

Posting Information

• Posting Number: PG194336EP
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Professor - Robotics & Sensors
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $95,000 - $105,000
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Job Location:
  
  Raleigh, NC
• Department:
  Biological And Agricultural Engineering

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.

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The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at North Carolina State University 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Lead innovation in scalable, field-ready platforms that integrate robotics, sensing, and AI to deliver resilient, data-secure, and farmer-friendly technologies.
• Teach an upper-level undergraduate and graduate course on sensors and controls and may develop additional courses in robotics, circuits and electronics, or 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.

Potential research directions include:

• 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 for proactive decision‑making.
• Integrated sensing and control approaches that maximize farmer profitability while minimizing costs.

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

• Job Open Date: 11/10/2025
• Anticipated Close Date:
  Open Until Filled
• In addition to your cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references please provide the following:
  • Research Statement: incorporate a vision for how your research program could develop at NC State.
  • Other Document (1): provide your Extension Philosophy, including potential impacts for North Carolina.
  • Teaching Statement: include your teaching philosophy, a statement of teaching and outline potential course offerings.

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