Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship

Required Qualifications: ▪ MS in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Soil and Plant Science, or closely related disciplines. ▪ Demonstrated excellence in English writing and communication ▪ For international applicants, a valid TOEFL score of 79 iBT or an IELTS score of 6.5. ▪ Demonstrated expertise in hydrologic, water quality, crop, or ecosystem modeling. ▪ Proficiency in programming languages (R or Python) ▪ Experience in GIS, remote sensing, and handling high volumes of data. Preferred Qualifications: ▪ Skills in the instrumentation and maintenance of sensors and sensor networks. ▪ Knowledge of machine learning models. ▪ Knowledge of processing imagery from satellite platforms or UAVs.