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Posted September 2009.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP AVAILABLE
A Graduate Research Assistantship for a student seeking either a Master's or Ph.D. degree is available in the Department of Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Texas). The supported research involves using mechanistic crop growth simulation models (DSSAT and Cotton2K) in assessing the impact of climate and management practices on crop yield and farm revenue. It is preferred that the candidate for this assistantship have knowledge and experience in using mechanistic crop growth simulation models and skills in computer programming. The assistantship will provide salary and fringe benefits (health insurance). The anticipated starting date for this assistantship is December 2009. Those interested should contact:
Dr. Stephen Maas
Professor of Agricultural Microclimatology
Department of Plant and Soil Science
Texas Tech University
Email: stephen.maas@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-723-5235