PhD in Agronomic Sciences: Multi-scale Modeling of Fruit Tree Yield from Images University of Montpellier in France

Virginia Tech’s Agroecosystem Modeling Lab is recruiting a highly motivated PhD student for a fully funded USDA-NIFA research project starting in Spring 2027. The project focuses on agricultural diversification practices, especially cover cropping and crop rotation, and their effects on crop yield, soil health, and soil biogeochemical cycling. Research methods include meta-analysis, process-based agroecosystem modeling (such as DSSAT, APSIM, and DNDC), artificial intelligence, and large geospati...

PhD opportunity in Versailles at the Institute Jean-Pierre Bourgin for Plant Sciences (IJPB), in collaboration with INRAE and CIRAD. The project focuses on the role of endogenous viral elements in plant gene regulation and antiviral immunity, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in plant pathology, plant sciences, biology, and related agricultural research. This is a doctoral opening rather than a scholarship announcement. The post does not specify funding details, eligibility requir...

PhD opportunity in plant gene regulation and antiviral immunity at the Institute Jean-Pierre Bourgin for Plant Sciences , in collaboration with INRAE and CIRAD . The project focuses on the role of endogenous viral elements in plant biology, with strong relevance to molecular plant science, host-pathogen interactions, and plant immunity. This is a PhD opening with an application deadline of 30 August 2026 . Relevant study areas include Biology , Agriculture , and Environmental Science . Applicant...

Jing Zhang, Assistant Professor in Translational Plant Phenomics at North Carolina State University, is recruiting a motivated student for an M.S. or Ph.D. position in Plant Phenomics. The project sits at the intersection of plant science, engineering, remote sensing, digital agriculture, and artificial intelligence. Students with a plant science background who are interested in high-throughput phenotyping, remote sensing, digital agriculture, and AI applications are encouraged to apply. Student...

Fully funded PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are available within the UKUDLA Centre of Excellence in Cape Town, South Africa, with research connected to agriculture , food security , multi-omics , data science , and resilient food systems. The advertised themes are Comparative Multi-Omics Agriculture for Resilient Food Security and Integrated Data Science for Agriculture and Food Security . These positions are designed for candidates interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersectio...