| Type of position | Assistantship for pursuing graduate studies (PhD preferred but M.S. also considered) |
| Employer | Virginia Tech |
| Location | Blacksburg, VA |
| Salary | Approx. $30,000 |
| Benefits | Tuition and fees are covered, fringe benefits include health care, etc. Inquire for more information. |
| Closing date of competition | December 2024 |
| Date position available | Spring/Summer 2024 |
| Description of duties |
Dr. Askew’s lab at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a fully-funded graduate assistantship position in Turfgrass Weed Science. We conduct applied and basic research on weed control, weed ecology, herbicide physiology, precision agriculture, and alternative weed control technologies. The incoming student can choose a project ranging from assessing spray pattern deposition with UV tracer dye to killing weeds on greens with lasers. A recent grant is focused on determining the effect of weeds and other surface phenomena on golf ball kinematics on greens. We also have several projects focused on pollinator foraging behavior as influenced by weeds of urban landscapes or weed management inputs. Former students have been well placed in agrochemical companies and academic institutions. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Shawn Askew via emailing at [email protected] |
| Qualifications sought |
Applications must have a strong background in weed science, field research in agronomy, entomology, pathology or related disciplines, or turfgrass science. Preferred skillset includes:
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| Contact for additional information | Navdeep Godara ([email protected]) and Dr. Shawn Askew ([email protected]) |
| Application procedure | |
| Submit what | CV or Resume and statement explaining how graduate studies in weed science supports your career goals. |
| Submit to | Navdeep Godara ([email protected]) and Dr. Shawn Askew ([email protected]) |
| Additional Information | https://spes.vt.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/askew-shawn.html |
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