Fully Funded PhD Positions in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Precision Livestock Farming
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Date: 15 hours ago
City: Winston-Salem, NC
Contract type: Full time
University: North Carolina State University
Country: United States
Deadline: Not specified
Fields: Agricultural Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Engineering
North Carolina State University’s Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIR) Lab within the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is inviting applications for two fully funded PhD positions in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics applied to precision livestock farming. These positions offer the opportunity to participate in innovative research at the intersection of AI, robotics, machine vision, and mathematical modeling with a focus on advancing automation and disease management in livestock systems.
Successful applicants will receive a minimum annual stipend of $33,000, full tuition coverage, health insurance, and support for conference travel. The anticipated start dates are Spring 2026, Fall 2026, or Spring 2027.
Requirements
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines
– Experience or strong interest in at least two of the following areas:
– Strong oral and written communication skills
– Experience with large datasets and quantitative analysis
– Demonstrated record of publication or conference presentations
– Knowledge of livestock systems (poultry, swine, cattle, or small ruminants) is desirable
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a research statement via email to Dr. Ramesh Bahadur Bist at [email protected]. Please use the subject line: Prospective PhD Application – Firstname Lastname.
Further details about graduate admissions can be found at: https://grad.ncsu.edu/admissions/
Department information is available at: https://bae.ncsu.edu/
About The University
North Carolina State University is a leading R1 research institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina, within the renowned Research Triangle. The university is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence in engineering and agricultural programs.
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Country: United States
Deadline: Not specified
Fields: Agricultural Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Engineering
North Carolina State University’s Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIR) Lab within the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is inviting applications for two fully funded PhD positions in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics applied to precision livestock farming. These positions offer the opportunity to participate in innovative research at the intersection of AI, robotics, machine vision, and mathematical modeling with a focus on advancing automation and disease management in livestock systems.
Successful applicants will receive a minimum annual stipend of $33,000, full tuition coverage, health insurance, and support for conference travel. The anticipated start dates are Spring 2026, Fall 2026, or Spring 2027.
Requirements
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines
– Experience or strong interest in at least two of the following areas:
- Robotics, control systems, autonomous navigation
- ROS and robotic simulation tools
- Computer vision and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV)
- Multispectral/hyperspectral imaging or LiDAR data (considered a plus)
- Multi-scale mathematical modeling or network analysis
– Strong oral and written communication skills
– Experience with large datasets and quantitative analysis
– Demonstrated record of publication or conference presentations
– Knowledge of livestock systems (poultry, swine, cattle, or small ruminants) is desirable
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a research statement via email to Dr. Ramesh Bahadur Bist at [email protected]. Please use the subject line: Prospective PhD Application – Firstname Lastname.
Further details about graduate admissions can be found at: https://grad.ncsu.edu/admissions/
Department information is available at: https://bae.ncsu.edu/
About The University
North Carolina State University is a leading R1 research institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina, within the renowned Research Triangle. The university is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence in engineering and agricultural programs.
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