Ricardo Pinto

Montana State University’s Precision Agriculture Program at the Northern Agricultural Research Center is offering fully funded Graduate Research Assistantships for MS and PhD students. The research focuses on the agronomic and economic viability of precision spot spraying technologies in pulse crop production, integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and field validation to optimize inputs and improve weed control. The program is committed to innovation and technology, supporting producers across Montana through applied research, on-farm trials, and collaborations with farmers, industry partners, and researchers. Current projects include remote sensing for weed management, integrating data for pest infestation quantification, and soil health impacts of precision agriculture. The team is led by Dr. Ricardo Pinto, with support from Sudhir Payare and Madhusudhan Adhikari. Applicants should have interests or backgrounds in agriculture, remote sensing, machine learning, or related fields. The assistantships are fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend. To apply, candidates must submit a CV/resume, a 1–2 page statement of interest, academic transcripts, and two references to Dr. Ricardo Pinto. The application deadline is August 1, 2024, but early applications are encouraged. For more information, visit the program website or contact Dr. Pinto directly.

Montana State University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Remote Sensing and Precision Agriculture at the Northern Agricultural Research Center in Havre, Montana, United States. The project focuses on using NASA NISAR L-band SAR , Sentinel-1/2 , satellite image processing, and UAV data collection to detect wheat stem sawfly damage in wheat fields. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in agricultural sensing, geospatial analysis, and crop monitoring. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and experience with SAR , satellite image processing, UAV data collection, and Python or R . The appointment is full-time , 12 months , and renewable for up to 3 years . Interested candidates should review the attached flyer and contact Ricardo Pinto at [email protected] for details.