SWS 5132 - Tropical Soil Management - On-Campus Course - Fall 2019

Fall 2019 Course - Soil & Water Policy Analysis

ABE Fall 2019 Courses offered!

Short Course Opportunity for Graduate Students: Linking Root Architecture to Function

We expect to have some travel scholarships available to offer, and all the links for registration, scholarship application, and other short course details can be found at:

http://csra.ifas.ufl.edu/linking-root-architecture-to-function

Students interested in receiving 2-3 credits for ALS5905 can contact Diane Rowland at dlrowland@ufl.edu or 352-273-3408 to further discuss. Please note that this would be separate from the short course registration.

MPower Financing Women in STEM Scholarships (deadline = July 15)

The MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship Program is open to any international or DACA student (at the undergraduate or graduate level) accepted or enrolled in a full-time program in any field of STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, or Math) at any of the 350+ universities we support in the USA and Canada (including yours!). Awards are up to $5,000, there is no requirement to be an MPOWER borrower, and only a short essay is required!

If you’re wondering why our focus is on international and DACA students, that’s because we are a social benefit corporation dedicated to removing financial barriers for international and DACA students. There are already many scholarships for domestic female students in STEM, but very few for international and DACA students.

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position-OSU

The BioSystems Analysis Lab (BSAL) in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (postdoc) position in bioprocess/systems engineering. The successful candidate will be involved in projects related to: 1) process/techno-economic/life cycle modeling of biobased systems, and 2) lignocellulosic biomass preprocessing through mechanical, chemical and thermal means. The postdoc is expected to publish research findings in international peer-reviewed journals, present research findings in conferences/meetings, generate regular update reports, assist in grant proposal writing, supervise BSAL graduate and undergraduate students, and assist with other research activities, as needed.

 Qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree in Agricultural, Biosystems, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or the other related disciplines is needed. Experience in biomass handling and preprocessing, process modeling, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment (LCA) is needed. Familiarity with one or more process modeling and/or LCA software is preferred. Familiarity with U.S. agricultural production systems is desirable. Other desirable qualities include the ability to learn/adopt skills and knowledge in solving “real-world” problems, creative and independent research abilities with a team-work perspective, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, and benefits will be as per the Ohio State University policies.

Anticipated Starting Term: As soon as possible (Open until filled)

To ensure consideration for this position, please e-mail (shah.971@osu.edu) a cover letter indicating your related experiences, technical skills, background and interests in this area; academic transcripts; a detailed CV; and names and contact details of three professional referees to:

Dr. Ajay Shah
Assistant Professor
Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
The Ohio State University
1680 Madison Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
Email: shah.971@osu.edu

Graduate Student Assistantship - Univ of Connecticut - Horticulture-Plant Science

Position: Ph.D. Assistantship

Start Date: Spring 2020

Field Of Study: Horticulture-Plant Science

Position description: A Graduate Research Assistantship is available for a Ph.D. student starting in Spring 2020 or sooner in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Connecticut. The successful candidate will conduct applied research on water footprint of greenhouses crops. This research will allow close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of horticulturists, engineers, economists, social scientists, and commercial growers.

Requirements: A M.S. degree in Horticulture, Agricultural Engineer, or Biological Sciences-related discipline is required. Experience working in a research laboratory and/or greenhouse is preferred and skills in microbiology, plant nutrition greenhouse production, and irrigation are desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential for the successful candidate.

The position will be ideal for a self-motivated individual interested. The student will be enrolled in a program towards obtaining a Ph.D. in Plant Science. The position will remain open until filled.

Application Materials: A statement indicating why you are interested in a Ph.D., transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores, and contact information of three professional references need to be submitted for pre-application. Please send a complete package directly to rosa.raudales@uconn.edu

UF OGDI Supplemental Retention Scholarship: Apply by 7/8/19

Reminder...The UF Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives (OGDI) Supplemental Retention Scholarship provides UF doctoral students, three or less semesters away from graduation but no longer eligible for a department or college fellowship, assistantship or other funding, with funding for three credits of in-state tuition in fall and spring, and two credits in summer — plus the help of a structured retention program.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019.

For more details and an application, click this link: Supplemental Retention Scholarship.

Questions? Email UF OGDI at ogdi@aa.ufl.edu.

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