Three PhD Openings at the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
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Posted: 20-Jan-23
Location: College Station, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Specialty:
Agronomy
Crop Science
Salary Details:
The assistantship covers all tuition, fee, and health insurance
Additional Information:
3 openings available.
Three PhD GRAs are available at TAMU, College Station. The first position pertains to digital Agronomy/Weed Science, with emphasis on computer vision and robotics for weed recognition and site-specific management. This is an inter-disciplinary project, working as part of a leading multi-institutional research team (GROW, PSA networks).
The second position is focused on a USDA-BRAG funded study on understanding gene flow between grain sorghum and weedy relatives (johnsongrass, shattercane). The student will be co-advised by Drs. Muthukumar Bagavathiannan (Weed Science/Agronomy) and William Rooney (Sorghum Breeding).
The third position involves weed biology/Agronomy and the development of novel methods to advance integrated weed management.
Application: Please e-mail your CV to Muthukumar Bagavathiannan (muthu@tamu.edu). Screening of applicants is immediate and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified (Summer/Fall 2023 intake).
An MS in a relevant field is required (completed by Spring/Summer 2023 or before)
