NC State PhD Opportunity

 

MS & PhD positions at NC Ag & Tech State University

MS and PhD positions in Bioenvironmental Engineering The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is looking for two highly motivated MS or PhD students to join a USDA funded project on the ecological engineering techniques for improvement of on-farm water quality. Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. degree in Biological Engineering, Environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, prior research experience, familiarity to laboratory and field studies, knowledge of water quality analysis at the lab, and instrumentation. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers. If interested, please contact Dr. Niroj Aryal at naryal@ncat.edu and include 1) a cover letter discussing interest and related background; 2) a CV including references; and 3) unofficial transcripts. The positions are available in the Spring semester 2021 for MS students and Fall semester 2021 for Ph.D. students. A formal application to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Graduate School will be required: https://aggieadmissions.ncat.edu/graduateadmissions/

Fellowship Opportunity from Facebook

The Facebook Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university.

The program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. People of diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented minority groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the student’s research statement, publication record, and recommendation letters.

The Fellowship award includes:

Tuition and fees paid for the academic year (up to two years/four semesters)
A $42,000 annual stipend to cover living and conference travel costs
Paid visit to Facebook headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit (pending COVID-19 restrictions)

https://research.fb.com/programs/research-awards/proposals/statistics-for-improving-insights-models-and-decisions-request-for-proposals/

Open Ph.D. position at UF - ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

Open Ph.D. position at Dr. Faria’s Research Group at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida (UF)

ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

Currently, Dr. Faria is seeking a Ph.D. student to work in the area of environmental nanotechnology. The candidate will research the bioactivity of nanomaterials and their application as antimicrobial coatings. Such antimicrobial coatings can be used to prevent bacterial attachment and control biofilm formation in engineered surfaces, medical devices, and food packing, to name a few. The candidate must demonstrate interest or has previous experience working with nanomaterials. Background, theoretical or practical, in microbiology is preferred but not mandatory. The student must feel comfortable in conducting multidisciplinary research that contemplates the areas of material science, engineering, and biology. Students from different backgrounds (engineering, biology, material science, or chemistry) are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Faria’s lab is located at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville. By joining Dr. Faria’s research group, the student will benefit from a vibrant and young research group, where the candidate will have many opportunities to collaborate and learn new methods and techniques. For more information about this opening, please contact Dr. Andreia Faria at andreia.faria@essie.ufl.edu. A CV, the undergrad transcripts, and two letters of recommendation will be needed if the candidate is interested in applying.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor or a MSc. degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, agricultural science, material engineering or material science, biology, or related sciences
• Be American or hold U.S. citizenship (due to funding restrictions)
• Complete an UF application for admission and submit all supporting documents by the posted deadlines (see link for information - https://www.essie.ufl.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/ )
• Be available to start activities in Spring or Fall 2021.

PhD Opportunity - Nanomaterials

Dr. Andreia Faria’s research group seeks a Ph.D. student to study the bioactivity of nanomaterials and their application as antimicrobial coatings using. Such antimicrobial coatings can be applied in many fields, such as medicine, food industry, and engineering systems, to prevent bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. Dr. Faria’s lab is located at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The candidate must demonstrate interest or have previous experience working with nanomaterials. Background, theoretical or practical, in microbiology is preferred but not mandatory. The candidate must be available to begin activities in Spring or Fall, 2021.

By joining Dr. Faria’s research group, the student will benefit from a well-established and competitive graduate program in Environmental Engineering in the US. In addition, the student will have access to a vibrant and young research environment, where the candidate will have many opportunities to collaborate and learn new methods and techniques. On the personal side, Gainesville is a diverse city with many international communities, good restaurants, and excellent outdoor activities.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor or MSc. Degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, agricultural sciences, material engineering or material science, biology, or related sciences.
• Be or hold American citizenship.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Be available to start activities in Spring or Fall 2021.

Applications can be sent directly to andreia.faria@essie.ufl.edu

Available Funded Ph.D. Positions

Available Funded Ph.D. Positions with the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment (Civil, Coastal & Environmental Engineering)

The Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) at the University of Florida is pleased to announce openings for highly motivated and highly qualified students interested in pursuing a PhD.

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT - Several Funded PhD Positions in GETCOT Lab:

https://getcot.essie.ufl.edu/

The Green Engineering Technologies for the Community of Tomorrow (GETCOT) research lab at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences is currently seeking applicants for several full-time PhD positions in Environmental Engineering starting from Fall 2020.

The GETCOT Lab applies a multi-disciplinary approach to develop sustainable solutions for waste management and supply chains.

Applicants with background in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering are encouraged to apply. The PhD students will work on research projects related to the following topics:

· Data-driven Remanufacturing
· Blockchain Technology for Waste Collection and Recovery
· Sustainable Design and Manufacturing
· Sustainability of Industry 4.0

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering or mechanical engineering coupled with a solid background in simulation-based optimization and data analytics techniques. Please submit your application (CV, transcripts, contact information of three references, and any publications or writing samples) to Dr. Sara Behdad (sarabehdad@essie.ufl.edu).

Research Experience Abroad?

ALS 5905 (International Research Immersion) 3 credits class was designed to provide students with the possibility to get a research experience abroad. To help facilitate the connection with an international institution, the Agroecology team has worked hard these past few years to develop a network of partners throughout the world.

For more information: https://agroecology.ifas.ufl.edu/partner-institutions/

NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Climate Resilience Program

Auburn University seeks M.S. and Ph.D. students to apply for the newly funded $3M NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Climate Resilience Program. Domestic/permanent resident graduate students applying to Auburn can apply for up to two years of project support ($34,500 stipend/yr and tuition/fees paid). Funding beyond the 2-years of NRT funding will be provided by the disciplinary degree program/department that Trainee is enrolled. Additionally, international students and students already supported by the university can apply as non-funded Trainees still benefiting from the innovative interdisciplinary project. We seek excellent students that want to help make our socio-environment, agriculture, ecosystem, and infrastructure more resilient to climate change related hazards through conducting interdisciplinary research working with and communicating to both stakeholders and the public. Programs associated with the NRT include the Departments of Geosciences, Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Rural Sociology, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Biosystems Engineering, and the Earth System Science Ph.D. Program. Please go to https://aub.ie/NRT to learn more about the project and to apply. Applications are due on March 15, 2020. Students must be accepted to an Auburn University M.S. or Ph.D. program and the graduate school to be qualified as an NRT Trainee. Please contact the project PI, Dr. Karen McNeal, Karen.mcneal@auburn.edu with any questions.

FFAR Fellows application for 2020-2023

The FFAR Fellows application for 2020-2023 fellows is open!!

Two categories of Fellowship are available:

• Stipend + Professional Development Fellowship
• Professional Development Fellowship

Francesco Cappai, PMCB grad student, and 2018-2021 FFAR fellow highly recommends this opportunity for those grad students interested in pursuing an industry career.

For more information on Francesco: http://pmcb.ifas.ufl.edu/ scroll to PMCB Spotlights – Students https://ffar.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=22dc672ab8b2425cabfd102bbc2117d3

Fulbright Opportunity for Ph.D. Students in Agriculture

The Fulbright Commission in Uruguay is pleased to announce a three-month internship opportunity in 2020 for U.S. students pursuing Ph.D. degrees in viticulture, viniculture, agriculture or a related field. This fully-funded program will support two U.S. students for research and internships with INIA, focused on the wine industry in Uruguay. The application period is now open.

Application Deadline: Nov. 30

PhD position in Geomatics at UF (starts spring 2020)

The Geomatics Concentration at the University of Florida is seeking a PhD candidate who uses image processing and machine learning techniques in analyzing spatial information in coastal morphology and habitat characterization applications.

Eligibility: Suitable applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Geomatics, Mathematics, Agricultural Engineering, or other related analytical disciplines, which must be earned by December, 2019.
- Experience in computer programming, e.g. Python, Matlab, or R.
- Knowledge of remote sensing and GIS analysis software such as ENVI, eCognition, and ArcGIS.
- Interest in high spectral and spatial resolution image and point cloud data analysis and machine learning techniques. Experience preferred.
- Published peer-reviewed manuscripts in a recognized journal is strongly recommended but not required.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman by email at aamr@ufl.edu, or by phone at +1-813-757-2283. For questions related to admission, please contact Ms. Amy Abernethy at aabner@ufl.edu.

Fall Data Science Fellowship Opportunity

Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship.

Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session.

Locations: In addition to the below in-person locations, we will have a remote online session:
New York City
San Francisco Bay Area
Boston
Washington, DC.

Dates: All sections will be from 2019-09-16 to 2019-11-08.

Application Link: https://www.thedataincubator.com/fellowship.html#apply?ref=wcnNueWRlckB1ZmwuZWR1Cg==

Early Deadline: 2019-07-08.
Regular Deadline: 2019-07-15.
We are assessing and interviewing candidates who apply for the Early Deadline first and then based on remaining availability, will take candidates who applied for the Regular Deadline on a first-come first-serve basis.

Data Science in 30 minutes: Learn how to build a data-science project in our upcoming free Data Science in 30-minutes webcast. Signup soon as space is limited.

Learn More: You can learn about our fellows at The New York Times, LinkedIn, Amazon, Capital One, or Palantir. To read about our latest fellow alumni, check out our blog. To learn more about The Data Incubator, check us out on Venture Beat, The Next Web, or Harvard Business Review.

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

Summer Data Science Fellowship - Applications due April 22nd

We're looking for highly motivated, curious PhD and Masters students interested in careers in data 

Applications for our summer session are due April 22. This is the perfect cohort for PhD students who will defend this spring and Masters students who will finish their degrees in May. Past applicants have impressed us with their research and programming skills and we would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word to your current class.

What is The Data Incubator?
The Data Incubator is a tuition free, 8 week Fellowship, for Masters and PhD students aspiring to grow their programming and data analytics skills. We are seeking graduate students nearing the end of their program, with strong quantitative and research abilities. The program is also open to recent graduates of Masters and PhD programs.

Who should apply?
We accept applications from any Masters or PhD Student within a year of completing their studies can apply, but ideally applicants should be in their last semester of coursework or dissertation writing. We accept students from any major, all academic backgrounds can translate to data science.

What will students get out of The Data Incubator?
We work closely with students to help them compile a portfolio of data science work, including a capstone project that can be shared with potential employers.We assist in the job search as well - Past TDI graduates have gone on to work as data scientists at the New York Times, Capital One, Amazon, and many others.

Additional Questions?  Students can reach out to admissions@thedataincubator.com

Apply at:  https://www.thedataincubator.com/fellowship.html