Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D.): The Precision Water Management Lab at the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida, is inviting applications for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position at the Ph.D. level. The successful candidate, under the supervision of Dr. Vivek Sharma, will contribute to the NRCS CIG on-farm funded project on Accelerating the Variable Rate Irrigation Technology, starting in Summer/Fall 2024.
Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D.) — Precision Water Management Lab
Summary Table:
| Position Type | Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D.) |
|---|---|
| Department | Agricultural and Biological Engineering |
| University | University of Florida |
| Lab | Precision Water Management Lab |
| Start Date | Summer/Fall 2024 |
| Supervisor | Dr. Vivek Sharma |
Study Area: The research focuses on Precision Water Management, integrating Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) technology with in-field data, remote sensing, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) algorithms. The project aims to understand water dynamics, crop productivity relationships, and their economic and risk management impact on local to regional scales.
Scholarship Description: The GRA position covers stipends, tuition, and fees for the candidate working on the NRCS CIG on-farm funded project. The research involves applying VRI technology with AI/ML algorithms to analyze water quantity and quality dynamics, crop productivity, and their economic implications.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold an appropriate M.S. degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Precision Water Management, Soil and Water Science, Agronomy, Remote Sensing, Hydrology, or any related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. English writing and communication skills are essential, and for non-English credentials, a TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 or higher is required.
Required Documents: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Vivek Sharma (vsharmal@ufl.edu) directly with the following documents:
- CV
- Research statement
- Unofficial transcript
- List of publications
- Contact information of three references
How to Apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Vivek Sharma (vsharmal@ufl.edu) directly with the required documents. Additional information about applying for a graduate degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering can be found at https://abe.ufl.edu/graduate/admissions/.
Last Date: Until position filled
