Assistant Professor – Data Systems and Data Refining
South Dakota State University
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Sep-23
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Academic
Required Education:
Doctorate
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is offering an exciting career opportunity as an Assistant Professor with 75% research and 25% teaching appointments. This is a 9-month, benefits eligible, tenure-track position within the Department of Animal Science. This position is expected to develop an independent research program focused on generation and use of large agricultural data sets to inform rangelands management for livestock grazing and ecosystems services. The successful candidate will work alongside an integrated team of faculty located at SDSU’s West River Research & Extension center in Rapid City, SD. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to develop a highly recognized, externally funded research program that uses and leverages large data sets to improve understanding and management of livestock grazing systems, including both beef and bison potentially. This includes testing and using novel and emerging technology for data collection and developing protocols for data refinement, processing pipelines, and security and bioinformatic analysis. This position will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team working collectively on climate resilient and climate smart practices on rangelands across the state and the Northern Great Plains. This includes additional engagement in soil and rangeland health research. Opportunities exist for this position to seek collaborations with faculty across multiple disciplines and departments, located both on- and off-campus. Additionally, this position may seek collaborations with industry partners to explore novel technologies for grazing and range lands application. This position will be expected to develop coursework in data systems, management, and analysis applicable to students across many disciplines including but not limited to, precision agriculture, animal, veterinary and plant sciences, natural resource management and data science. The position will also develop coursework (graduate and/or undergraduate) specific to his/her own focus area that aligns with departmental and/or College teaching needs.
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. degree in Agriculture, Biological Science, Statistics, Data Science, or closely related field by the start of the appointment.
Demonstrated experience working with large/complex datasets.
Ability/potential to develop and deliver level-appropriate coursework.
Ability/potential to develop (inter)nationally recognized research program.
Successful publication and research record commensurate with experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a willingness to travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Relevant postdoctoral experience.
Demonstrated teaching experience.
Demonstrated experience with writing and submitting external grants.
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. SDSU serves as the state's land-grant institution and offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the University’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
This position will be housed at SDSU’s West River Research and Extension location in Rapid City, SD. Located in the foothills of the scenic Black Hills Mountain range, Rapid City is the State's second largest city, with a population of approximately 70,000. The city has outstanding K-12 schools, major medical facilities, parks, and cultural, outdoor, and tourist amenities. Rapid City is located on the western border of South Dakota and is 400 miles west of the SDSU main campus in Brookings.
Membership is open to individuals, organizations, or firms interested in research and application, instruction, or extension in animal science
or associated with the production, processing, marketing, or distribution of livestock and livestock products.
