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PhD Opening in Digital Agriculture, Machine Learning, and Remote Sensing at University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Madison in United States

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PhD

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Computer Science

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Available

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Deep Learning
Biology
Remote Sensing
Precision Farming
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About this position

PhD opening at the Digital Agriculture Lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Digital Agriculture Lab is planning to recruit one PhD student to begin in Fall 2027. The position is hosted in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is supervised by Associate Professor Dr. Zhou Zhang.

Research interests: machine learning, deep learning, remote sensing, precision agriculture, and digital agriculture.

Ideal background: applicants with prior research experience in machine learning/deep learning, remote sensing, or precision agriculture are especially encouraged to apply.

English requirement: TOEFL 80 for tests taken before January 21, 2026; TOEFL 4.5 for tests taken on and after January 21, 2026; or IELTS 6.5.

How to apply: Interested candidates should email a CV, cover letter, and English proficiency certificate to Dr. Zhou Zhang at [email protected]. Applicants are also advised to review the admission requirements and application procedures on the linked page.

Start date: Fall 2027.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should have research experience in machine learning, deep learning, remote sensing, or precision agriculture. Minimum English proficiency requirement is TOEFL 80 for tests taken before January 21, 2026, or 4.5 for tests taken on and after January 21, 2026; alternatively IELTS 6.5 is accepted.

How to apply

Email your CV, cover letter, and English proficiency certificate to Dr. Zhou Zhang at [email protected]. Review the admission requirements and application procedures at the linked program page before applying.

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