A demonstrated record of leading collaborative research teams and large, multi-investigator proposals; a demonstrated record of building partnerships with industry; a demonstrated record of mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students; a demonstrated record of research or applied work in agricultural, food systems, or biological applications; strong communication and leadership skills to represent the program to industry, government, and the public. The successful candidate will lead an externally funded research program at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, and will serve as principal investigator or lead investigator on large, multi-institution proposals such as NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers, Department of Energy and Department of Defense manufacturing programs, USDA coordinated agricultural projects, and industry consortia.