Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

The University of Kentucky's Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering is recruiting for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor related to hydro informatics. This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, with a distribution of effort of approximately 70% research, 25% instruction, and 5% service.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an integrated, nationally recognized program on topics such as: integrating water resource and agricultural related datasets to develop and enhance process-based and AI models to analyze and predict the impact of agricultural and implementation of best management practices to address hydrologic and water quality challenges. Develop novel and/or utilize existing models to aid in the design and implementation of practices that would reduce the impact of extreme rainfall events.

Complement ongoing work with researchers and stakeholders to efficiently acquire, process, and model water quality and hydrologic data from a wide array of sources.

Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in biosystems/agricultural engineering or a closely-related field with an emphasis in hydrology, water quality monitoring, and/or nature-based water treatment designs. In addition, the candidate should have some experience in AI, machine learning, and/or managing large data sets related to water resources and/or ecological engineering design; a P.E. or demonstrate the ability to qualify for a P.E. in Kentucky;

the ability to oversee graduate students; and demonstration of outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Applications should be submitted by June 1, 2026, for full consideration while the position will remain open until filled. The anticipated interview period is August to September, with an anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. Please apply using the University of Kentucky's electronic application process. In your uploaded document please begin with a letter of interest that outlines your approach to the position's qualifications and responsibilities and your vision for innovative and impactful programs that address existing and emerging issues across the communities we serve.

Follow this with the names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers of three references, and conclude with career curriculum vita.