Billy G. Ram

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences) is advertising two PhD openings in the Precision Agriculture Lab led by Billy G. Ram , Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture. The positions begin in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 and sit at the intersection of precision agriculture , weed science , hyperspectral imaging , robotics , and artificial intelligence . The post highlights an interdisciplinary doctoral opportunity for students interested in developing better tools and technologies for agricultural production. Applicants are encouraged to contact the professor by email with the complete application materials described in the flyer . The post asks prospective students to share their research interests, experiences, and goals so the lab can discuss fit and collaboration. No deadline, stipend, tuition, or funding package is specified in the post. If you are interested in agricultural engineering, sensing, AI-enabled crop/weed management, or robotics for agriculture, this appears to be a strong fit.