Ph.D. Student in Integrated Crop: The Department of Agronomy at the University of Florida is seeking a highly qualified Ph.D. student to join the program starting in the Spring semester of 2025. This position is under the guidance of Dr. Sudeep Singh Sidhu with Dr. Gabriel Maltais-Landry as a co-advisor. The research will focus on sod-based rotation and integrated crop-livestock systems.
Designation
Ph.D. Student in Agronomy
Research Area
- Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems
- Sod-Based Rotation
- Plant Physiological Attributes and Nutrient Cycling
- Nutrient Fate and Environmental Losses
- Soil Health and Soil Carbon Cycling
Location
North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL
Eligibility/Qualification
- Experience in agronomy, soil sciences, agricultural engineering, or related fields.
- Strong publication record.
- High GPA.
- Experience in statistical and other quantitative analyses.
- Active in co-curricular activities.
- Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one within the first two months of the program.
Job Description
The Ph.D. student will:
- Conduct fieldwork and sample collection.
- Analyze samples and data.
- Publish research findings.
- Report progress while working toward the Agronomy Ph.D. degree.
- Travel to different research locations.
- Participate in outreach and extension activities.
How to Apply
- Contact Dr. Sudeep Sidhu (s.sidhu@ufl.edu) and/or Dr. Gabriel Maltais-Landry (maltaislandryg@ufl.edu) for more information and to express interest.
- Selected candidates will be advised to apply to the UF Agronomy Department Graduate Program through the following link: UF Agronomy Department Graduate Program.
Last Date for Application
September 3, 2024
Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your academic career in a dynamic and impactful research environment at the University of Florida!
