Fully Funded PhD in Entomology, Crop Protection, and Thrips Pest Dynamics in Blueberry Production University of Pretoria in South Africa

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Entomology and Crop Protection at the University of Pretoria , in collaboration with BerriesZA and Stellenbosch University . The project focuses on thrips pest dynamics in blueberry production across South Africa , with research themes including insect genomics , landscape ecology , and spatial modeling . The position is aimed at candidates with an MSc background in Entomology , Genetics , Crop Protection , or Environmental Science . Applicants should have at leas...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Pretoria in collaboration with Citrus Research International (CRI) . The project focuses on remote sensing , landscape genomics , entomology , and pest management , specifically studying thrips spillover dynamics in mixed production agricultural landscapes in Mpumalanga, South Africa . The research is centered on citrus and macadamia systems and combines field ecology, molecular approaches, and spatial analysis. Funding: R190,000 per year bursary...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at University of Alaska Fairbanks in the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Extension , focused on small grain breeding and wheat breeding for subarctic environments . The project emphasizes genetics , genomic analyses , GWAS , genotype × environment interactions , multi-location field phenotyping, and germplasm evaluation. This is a strong fit for students interested in plant breeding, agronomy, and quantitative crop improvement. Applicants should hold an...

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, United States . The postdoctoral project is centered on insect ecology and pest management , with two main research themes: developing an early warning system for fall armyworm infestations in forage crops and turfgrasses, and improving management of Hessian fly in wheat. The role includes laboratory, greenhouse, and field experi...

Oklahoma State University is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow in Barley Breeding and Genetics within the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. This is a 12-month, 100% research temporary research faculty appointment focused on barley breeding, plant genetics, crop genetics, plant biology, agronomy, and entomology . The successful candidate will work with USDA-ARS and Oklahoma State University scientists on malting barley, testing advance...