Assistant Professor Position in UAS Remote Sensing & Geospatial AI

Position Overview

The Department of Geography and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at the University of Georgia invite applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. The position is a joint hire between the Department of Geography and IAI, with tenure home in Geography at the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.

• Integrate uncrewed aerial system (UAS) remote sensing and geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) to advance autonomous Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and data‑driven decision support.
• Develop novel sensing and onboard processing frameworks, AI models, algorithms, and applications that bridge the physical and computational dimensions of the Earth system.
• Build and maintain an active, externally funded research program.
• Collaborate with faculty across campus to promote interdisciplinary research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as select upper‑level courses that meet the instructional needs of Geography and the IAI.

• Ph.D. in Geography, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong record of high‑quality publications in relevant scholarly venues.
• Experience integrating UAS and AI technologies toward Earth‑system science.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external research funding.
• Teaching experience and commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Applications will be accepted while the position remains open; all applications received by January 5, 2026 will receive full consideration. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Marguerite Madden (mmadden), Chair of the Search Committee.

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