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University of Arkansas

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Fully Funded PhD Assistantship in Plasma Technologies for Environmental and Agricultural Engineering University of Arkansas in United States

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PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded graduate assistantship with a stipend of at least $33,000 per year, paid health insurance, and a full tuition waiver.

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United States

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University of Arkansas

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Chemical Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Energy Engineering
Green Chemistry
Wastewater Treatment
Contaminant Remediation
Biomass Valorization

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About this position

The University of Arkansas is offering a fully funded PhD graduate assistantship in environmental and agricultural engineering under the supervision of Dr. Yiting Xiao in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.

The doctoral project explores plasma technologies for environmental remediation and advanced water and wastewater treatment. The research also addresses green chemistry, renewable energy, and the valorization of biomass and waste, providing an interdisciplinary setting spanning environmental engineering, agricultural engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, and sustainable resource recovery.

The successful doctoral researcher will contribute to the development and application of plasma-based approaches for treating environmental contaminants and improving sustainable treatment processes. The project connects engineering innovation with water quality, waste conversion, renewable energy, and environmentally responsible chemical technologies.

The student will join the University of Arkansas research environment within the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering and work closely with Dr. Xiao on research at the intersection of environmental remediation, advanced treatment technologies, green chemistry, and biomass and waste valorization.

Funding details

Fully funded graduate assistantship with a stipend of at least $33,000 per year, paid health insurance, and a full tuition waiver.

What's required

Applicants should hold a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field. Strong scientific writing and communication skills are required. Applicants should submit a two-page statement of purpose, CV, and two to three references in one PDF.

How to apply

Email one PDF containing a two-page statement of purpose, CV, and two to three references to Dr. Yiting Xiao at [email protected]. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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