10 PhD Assistantships: The University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, is offering 10 PhD Assistantships for the Climate Smart Commodities project in Idaho. This project aims to build climate-smart markets and promote the adoption of climate-smart practices in agriculture, focusing on crops like barley, bee, chickpeas, hops, potatoes, sugar beets, and wheat. The project collaborates with various partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, assess crop potential, evaluate farming effects, develop the COMET model, and improve accuracy in greenhouse gas and soil carbon storage estimates for Idaho’s farming systems.
Designation: PhD Assistantships
Research Area: Climate Smart Commodities
Location: University of Idaho, Idaho, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must have a strong interest in agricultural research and climate-smart practices.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- Applicants should be highly motivated and capable of conducting research across multiple locations in Idaho.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
Job Description:
10 PhD Assistantships in Climate Smart Commodities at the University of Idaho
Successful candidates will be part of a cohort of 10 doctoral students working and studying across various locations in Idaho, including Moscow, Idaho Falls, Aberdeen, Kimberly, and Parma. The PhD Assistantships provide full support, including stipends, student health insurance, tuition, and a research allowance. Students will collaborate with faculty members and research centers on a wide range of research themes related to agriculture and climate-smart practices.
How to Apply: Applicants should prepare the following documents and submit their application at [application link]:
- Research statement describing your research experience, fieldwork, data collection, and management (max. 2 pages).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Unofficial transcripts.
- Contact information for three references.
- One example of your published work, if applicable (research report, thesis chapter, journal publication).
- Test information if applicable, such as GRE, TOEFL/Duolingo, etc.
Last Date to Apply: Until position filled
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