PhD, MS, and Postdoc Positions in Fate and Transport of Emerging Contaminants in Agroecosystems at University of Kentucky University of Kentucky in United States

The Messer Lab at the University of Kentucky is seeking three PhD/MS students and one postdoctoral researcher to join their team starting in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026. The research focuses on the fate and transport of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, microplastics, pesticides, and antibiotics in agroecosystems, as well as the use of wetlands and riparian buffers for contaminant treatment. The lab's interdisciplinary approach combines agricultural, biological, civil, and chemical engineerin...

Dr. Tiffany Messer at the University of Kentucky is seeking three PhD, Masters, and Postdoctoral candidates to join her research team investigating the fate and transport of emerging contaminants (such as PFAS, microplastics, pesticides, and antibiotics) in agroecosystems. The research focuses on the use of wetlands and riparian buffers for contaminant treatment, with a program start in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026. The Messer Lab specializes in identifying, tracing, and treating contaminants of...

South Dakota State University is advertising a PhD opening in precision agriculture and cropping systems with a fall 2026 start. The project is described as a field-based applied research opportunity, suggesting hands-on work in agricultural systems, crop production, and related data-driven or on-farm research topics. The announcer is Péter Kovács , an Associate Professor in Precision Ag Cropping Systems at South Dakota State University . He is seeking the “right student” for this research proje...

University of Missouri, Columbia is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Salehi Water and Environmental Research group led by Dr. Maryam Salehi , Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The position is centered on environmental analytical chemistry , with research interests in microplastics , chemical leaching from plastics , emerging contaminants , and water quality . The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research program and contribute to envir...

Kansas State University is advertising an Assistant Professor / Extension Crop Production Specialist position in Agronomy and cropping systems in Manhattan, Kansas, with statewide responsibilities across Kansas and the Central Great Plains. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-eligible faculty role with a 70% Extension / 30% Research appointment. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary programs focused on row crop production , cropping systems , and applied research that supports E...