MS Research Assistantship-Smart Irrigation for Specialty Crops-North Dakota State University

The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department at North Dakota State University is seeking a Masters level graduate research assistant (GRA). The GRA would manage a 2-year research project focused on smart irrigation of specialty crops. The objectives of the research project it to investigate optimum growing conditions for tomato and watermelon using soil moisture sensors to automatically control drip irrigation with various types of mulches. The GRA is expected to help design, construct, install, and operate the sensor controlled drip-mulch system. A BS in agricultural and biosystems engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or horticultural science is acceptable.

The student will receive a 12-month stipend that includes tuition. The applicant should be a hard worker who enjoys engineering or science, can get along well with co-workers, and has excellent oral and written communication skills. The student must enjoy learning new skills and knowledge along with working outdoors in the field.

If interested, please contact Xinhua Jia (Xinhua.jia@ndsu.edu) with a statement of purpose, current CV, TOEFL score (for international applicant), unofficial copies of transcripts, and contact information for three references. Screening of applications will start immediately. The position will be filled by Spring or Summer 2019.