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Sheng Yang

5 months ago

Funded PhD/MASc Position in Autonomous Drone Systems for Precision Agriculture University of Guelph in Canada

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Master's, PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Funded research position. The post states a funded PhD/MASc opportunity; no stipend amount or tuition details are provided.

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Expired

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Canada

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University of Guelph

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Drone Technology
Integrable Systems
Robotics
Autonomous System
Mechatronics

About this position

Funded PhD/MASc opportunity at the University of Guelph in autonomous drone systems for precision agriculture.

The project sits at the intersection of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, UAV Technologies, and Agriculture, with a focus on UAV control and system integration. The successful student will contribute to cutting-edge research supporting sustainable agriculture through drone-based sensing, control, and autonomous operation.

Supervisor/announcer: Sheng Yang, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should come from Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field. Preferred experience includes drone flight control, robotics, autonomous systems, ROS, and UAV platforms such as PX4 or ArduPilot. Strong hands-on UAV hardware development experience is required. A minimum GPA of 85% (or equivalent) is expected, along with at least one first-authored journal/conference publication or an equivalent patent. Exceptional MASc applicants with strong relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

Funding: the position is described as funded, but no stipend, tuition, or other financial details are listed.

Application: submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), and one representative publication if available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Start dates: September 2026 for domestic students, January 2027 for international students, with flexible start dates possible thereafter.

Funding details

Funded research position. The post states a funded PhD/MASc opportunity; no stipend amount or tuition details are provided.

What's required

Applicants should be highly motivated PhD or MASc candidates in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline. Preferred experience includes drone flight control, robotics, autonomous systems, ROS, and UAV platforms such as PX4 or ArduPilot. Strong hands-on experience in UAV hardware development is required. A minimum GPA of 85% (17/20, 8.5/10, or equivalent) is expected, and applicants should have at least one first-authored journal or conference publication or an equivalent patent. Exceptional MASc applicants with strong relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

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