Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Agricultural Robotics & Automation

Faculty appointment in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, leading a research group in autonomous field robots, AI computer vision, and harvesting automation.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering
English language proficiency: Fluent communication in English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Outstanding publication record in robotics/automation and clear plan for USDA/NSF funding
Recommendation letters: Three reference letters, statement of contributions to diversity, and teaching philosophy

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $105,000 - $130,000 9-month base salary plus summer research salary & start-up package
Application fee: Zero application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Full-time tenure-track academic faculty position

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of California, Davis documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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