Applications should be submitted by June 1, 2026, for full consideration while the position will remain open until filled.

Description:

The University of Kentucky’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural  Engineering is recruiting a full-time, 12-month, tenure-eligible  Assistant Professor in the Regular Title Series related to hydroinformatics. 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.
·  Developing novel and/or utilize existing models to aid in the design and  implementation of practices that would reduce the impact of extreme  rainfall events.
· Complementing ongoing work with researchers and stakeholders to efficiently acquire, process, and model water quality  and hydrologic data from a wide array of sources.

The successful candidate is expected to:

· demonstrate commitment and ability to work with teams on interdisciplinary problems;

·  create a proactive, high-impact research program that supplies clientele with new methods to analyze hydrologic and water quality  impacts in agricultural and urban settings;

· teach one undergraduate and one graduate course per year;
· recruit and direct MS and PhD graduate students; and
· contribute to the multi-functional land-grant mission of the department.

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.

Salary and Benefits:

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes  with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career  development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life  integration. The university generously contributes to employees’  retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK  offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional  retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits,  please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Questions and/or Nominations to:

Mike Montross

Chair, Search Committee

128 Barnhart Building

1398 Nicholasville Rd

University of Kentucky

Lexington KY 40546-0276

Phone: 859-218-4319

Email: michael.montross@uky.edu

Web: www.uky.edu/bae

Application:

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.

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

2. Cover Letter