PhD Position in Crop Physiology and Drought/Heat Resistance in Warm-Season Grasses North Carolina State University in United States

PhD opportunity at North Carolina State University in the Cardoso Crop Physiology Lab for a project focused on drought resistance and heat resistance in warm-season grasses. This opening is a strong fit for students interested in crop physiology, plant sciences, and applied research on stress tolerance in turfgrass or related grass systems.

The position is announced by Amanda A. Cardoso, Assistant Professor of Crop Physiology at NC State University. The post explicitly seeks a PhD student starting in August 2026. The research theme centers on understanding and improving plant performance under drought and heat stress, with relevance to agricultural and turfgrass science.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Master’s degree in plant sciences or a related discipline, have previous research experience in plant/crop physiology or turfgrass systems, be able to begin the PhD in August 2026, and be legally authorized to study in the US at the time of application.

Application materials: CV, contact information for three references, and a brief description of research interests and relevant experience (more than 400 words).

How to apply: send the application package by email to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

This is a research-focused doctoral opening for candidates with interests in plant stress physiology, crop improvement, and grass systems under climate-related stress.