I am looking for a PhD student in environmental engineering beginning in Spring 2025 to perform research in an NSF-funded project on formation and control of disinfection byproducts from phenolic precursors in drinking water. Interested candidates are encouraged to send me an email (guanghui.hua@sdstate.edu) with a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of research background and interests. Successful candidate will need to apply to the Graduate School at South Dakota State University (https://lnkd.in/ec5v9FxM).

MS Position in Applied Invasive Aquatic Plant Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Deadline - Open until filled

One MS Research Assistantship is available in the Department of Biological Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato to study and develop herbicide recommendations for the invasive floating aquatic plant European frogbit. The primary focus of investigation will be development and conducting of submersed and foliar herbicide trials for control of European frogbit. Applicants will be a part of a research team and as such may become involved in other projects. Applicants should have strong lab and field-based research experience, as well as, excellent organizational, quantitative, and analytical skills. Interest in applied aquatic plant research is necessary.

Benefits
✅ Funding for the position will be 12 months and contingent upon grant funding and performance.
✅ Salary - Minimum $20,000/year
✅ Tuition is paid

To apply, send cover letter, CV, unofficial trannoscripts, and the names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Ryan M. Wersal at ryan.wersal@mnsu.edu. Position is open until filled.

✅ For more information regarding Dr. Wersal's research lab go to:
https://lnkd.in/g68wF9cY

✅ For more information regarding graduate studies in the Department of Biological Sciences go to:
https://lnkd.in/gWgMnPHx
https://lnkd.in/gpNxUYwT

✅ College of Science, Engineering & Technology
https://cset.mnsu.edu/

For our NWO-funded SOURCE project, we are looking for a PhD candidate keen to study the environmental economics of sand nourishment and coastal protection in the Netherlands. Come and join us at IVM Institute for Environmental Studies!
https://lnkd.in/eDDMAUer

Ph.D. Position at Washington State University

I am seeking a student interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University. Students will have the flexibility to propose projects of their interest that are relevant to the lab goals or work on existing projects. See the lab website for current projects (https://lnkd.in/gW-29Rba).

Required Qualifications:
🌳 M.S. in plant ecology
🌳 Aptitude for modeling and quantitative ecology
🌳 Experience in R or similar statistical software program
🌳 Experience working in forest systems (temperate or tropical)
🌳 Strong verbal and written communication skills
🌳 Ability to work independently and as a leader and member of a research team
🌳 Ability to work under adverse field conditions

The Zambrano lab is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Stipend/Salary: The student will be supported by teaching assistantships. Insurance and tuition/fees also will be covered.

To be considered for this position, please email no later than October 31, 2024, a cover letter that explains your interest and qualifications, resume/CV listing presentations and publications and references, and trannoscripts (unofficial is acceptable) to Dr. Jenny Zambrano, jenny.zambrano@wsu.edu.

Postdoc position available at Clemson University
The Department of Agricultural Sciences and the South Carolina Water Resources Center at Clemson University invites qualified candidates to apply for Postdoctoral Research position.
Focus - Water demand projections, planning and management

Contact person- Dr. Prakash Khedun (Email: pkhedun@clemson.edu )

Job denoscription:
https://lnkd.in/eBAYBuFA

PhD Student in Integrated Economic Modelling for Sustainable Subsoil Management in Agroecological Systems
The successful candidate will:
develop and refine the integrated modeling framework to create sustainable business plans and innovative business models for dynamic living labs in diverse contexts, including agriculture, forestry and urban areas
implement and customize the existing bio-economic farm model MODAM tailored to the specific conditions and objectives of each living lab
establish a bidirectional linkage between MODAM and IFPRI's CGE model for a comprehensive assessment of subsoil health's economic implications and the effects of demand-side fluctuations on input costs and product output prices
facilitate interactive processes within a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework to optimize strategies for subsoil health enhancement
utilize SWOT method to develop long term, quantitative strategic plans emphasizing sustainable subsoil health improvement


This PhD position is carried out in collaboration with the Doctoral program in Agricultural and Forestry Research at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain, under the research line of "Integrated Economic Modelling for Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Development”.



The candidate should have the following profile:
a completed master's degree in agricultural economics, environmental economics, applied mathematics, or a related field
good background in bio-economic modelling, computational modelling, and optimization techniques
experience with dynamic modelling frameworks and familiarity with CGE models is highly desirable
good background in mathematical programming in GAMS for model development
excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
strong interest in scientific writing
as an internationally research institution, located in Germany we require good to very good written and spoken English skills and the willingness to take part in further training as part of the language courses in German offered internally


What we offer:
an interdisciplinary working environment that encourages independence and self-reliance
a collegial and open-minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
institutional commitment to a good work-life balance
classification according to the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) up to E13 (including special annual payment)
in-house language courses in German and English
company ticket


Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications are favoured. It is generally possible to work in the position on a part-time basis. Please send your application preferably online (see button online application here: https://jobs.zalf.de/jobposting/1d8d5ebb9808cc0e4ac43046c64375c05bed5be00?ref=homepage). For e-mail applications, create a PDF document (one PDF file, max. 5 MB; packed PDF documents, archive files like zip, rar etc. Word documents cannot be processed and therefore cannot be considered!) with the usual documents, in particular motivation letter, CV, proof of qualification, certificates and full trannoscripts, stating the reference number 71-2024 until 23 August 2024 to (see button e-mail application here: https://jobs.zalf.de/jobposting/1d8d5ebb9808cc0e4ac43046c64375c05bed5be00?ref=homepage).


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Dr. Seyed-Ali Hosseini-Yekani, Hosseini@zalf.de or Dr. Peter Zander, Peter.Zander@zalf.de

One fully funded PhD position is available in the fields of distributed machine learning, secure and sustainable edge computing, energy-efficient computing, and next-generation wireless networks. The successful candidate will be expected to join the PhD program in Computational Science at Middle Tennessee State University starting in Spring 2025.

Key Criteria for Selection:

1. A BS or MS degree in Computer Science (CS), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.

2. Preference will be given to candidates with an MS degree.

3. A strong foundation in mathematics and programming is essential.

4. Proficiency in key areas such as:
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Optimization Theory (Preferable)

5. Previous research experience and familiarity with deep learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch) is advantageous but not mandatory.

Please feel free to contact me directly at "mohammad.hossain@mtsu.edu" with your CV and academic trannoscripts if you are interested in this opportunity.

Note: GRE score is optional.

2 PhD students to join Indoor Air Quality lab! The successful candidate will work on using a CI-TOF-MS to characterize indoor air pollutants and study their chemical transformation. Students in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosol Science, and Civil Engineering are encouraged to apply! Please spread the word! Thank you!

PhD Position in Ecology & Evolution of Oak Gall Wasp-Parasite Interactions at Binghamton University

The Prior Ecology Lab in the Biological Sciences Department at Binghamton University (BU) (priorecologylab.com) seeks a Ph.D. student to join the lab in the Fall (or Spring) of 2025 to work on a project examining how evolutionary history and ecological dimensions influence oak gall wasp-parasite interactions. This project is funded by the National Science Foundation, and the student will be responsible for contributing to the larger collaborative aims of the project to create cophylogenies and document trait space of oak gall wasps and parasite associates throughout North America. The PhD student in the Prior lab will contribute to concentrated collections in the northeast and northwest of North America, along with measuring gall traits and assessing how dimensions of gall trait space influence parasite diversity. There will also be flexibility to form their ideas within the project's scope. This project collaborates with the Forbes (forbes.lab.uiowa.edu) and Hood (https://lnkd.in/df6akM6S) labs and the founders of gallformers.org.

Requirements: We seek a candidate with an undergraduate degree (or MS) in ecology, evolution, entomology, or a related field and experience with DNA-based laboratory research. We prefer candidates with fieldwork experience, some experience in R or a similar statistical program, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as a research team member.

Funding: The student will be funded during semesters by a Teaching Assistantship at BU, with two semesters of Graduate Assistantship funding to aid in field collections. Summer funding will also be provided.

To apply, please email Prof. Kirsten Prior, kprior@binghamton.edu, and include "oak gall wasp-parasite Ph.D. position" in the subject line. Please include (1) a cover letter detailing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, outlining your existing research interests, personal background, and career goals; (2) a CV; (3) an unofficial copy of all trannoscripts from completed or ongoing degrees; (4) contact information for three references. Please send materials by October 15th, and if you are invited to apply to the program, materials will be due on Dec. 15th. GRE scores are not required to apply to Binghamton University.

📣 Canada Research Chair opportunity: Our faculty is accepting applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Computing for Optimization of Complex Urban Systems.

For more details and application info visit: https://lnkd.in/gefhUnQM

Key qualifications:
☑️ Hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these ranks

☑️ Ph.D. in Engineering or a related discipline such as Computing, Mathematics, or Physics

☑️ Have established a strong emerging research profile that demonstrates creativity and evidence of impact

☑️ Have a record of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in leadership, teaching, and research

To learn more about TMU’s quantum science and technology strategy, visit:
https://lnkd.in/ge8pSSgv

Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Bosch Group has opened a new collaborative research lab, Delta Lab 2. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in machine learning to be a part of this collaboration. Research topics include include generative models (ex: flows, conditional generation, applications to AI4Science) and/or uncertainty quantification (ex: conformal prediction, approximate inference). Delta Lab 2 is embedded within the Amsterdam Machine Learning Lab (AMLab) and the Computer Vision Lab (CV), two research groups within the UvA Informatics Institute.

What are you going to do?

Tasks and responsibilities:
Invent and evaluate novel methodologies for machine learning;
Show that these methods have practical consequence;
Present your research by contributing to international conferences, workshops, and journals;
Assist in teaching activities: teaching courses; supervising master and PhD students;
Actively participate in Delta Lab 2 activities, including visits to the Bosch headquarters in Renningen, Germany;
Help with day-to-day operations of Delta Lab 2: updating lab website, reporting on lab progress and deliverables.

What do you have to offer?

Your experience and profile:
PhD in Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field;
Experience in programming and software development. Familiarity with Python and statistical computing libraries (e.g. NumPy, PyTorch, JAX) is preferred;
Enthusiasm for the scientific process: formulating and conducting experiments, data collection and analysis, disseminating findings via writing and oral presentations;
Ability to cooperate and work effectively within a team;
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

An opening for a hashtag#PhD student in Plant Genome Editing. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing methods and producing mutants across various plant species, with the ultimate goal of engineering metabolite pathways.

🔬 hashtag#KeyQualifications:
- Previous experience in genome editing
- Previous experience in plant transformation

hashtag#PleaseNote: Applications without the required qualifications will not be evaluated.


If you're passionate about plant biotechnology and meet these criteria, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a motivation letter to davoud.torkamaneh.1@ulaval.ca

Join this group in pushing the boundaries of plant science! 🌱

PhD Fully Funded Position in Bioinformatics in the Field of Plant-Microbe Interactions 🌱🧬🦠 at University of Cologne in Germany 🇩🇪... Please share and spread the word! For details visit: https://wp.me/pbv48T-9oE