Fully Funded PhD and MS Graduate Assistantships in Biogeochemistry, Wildfire Impacts, Permafrost Thaw, and Blue Carbon University of Tennessee Knoxville in United States

Southern Ag Research Center at Montana State University is expanding its Agronomy program and is preparing to hire a master’s student and a postdoc (2-year position) starting in spring 2027 . The research focus is centered on dryland agriculture and plant sciences , with work on small grains, sugar beets, pulses, forages, oilseeds , and other alternative crops. This is a strong fit for students and researchers interested in crop production systems, agronomy, and applied field research in semi-ar...

PhD Assistantship at the University of Connecticut in freshwater ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry . The Helton and Lawrence lab groups are seeking a motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary project on how beaver-created ecosystems in the Northeastern United States influence freshwater carbon cycling . The student will work as a Graduate Assistant with funding of about $38,000/year . Research activities include field work in ponds, wetlands, and streams to quantify greenhouse gas d...

Martins Lab at the University of Florida appears to be seeking a student for an M.Sc. or Ph.D. assistantship in research related to plant-microbe interactions , soil health , and sustainable organic agriculture . This is a student-oriented research opening for applicants interested in agricultural microbiology, soil science, and sustainability-focused crop systems. The post does not provide detailed eligibility criteria, funding amount, deadline, or application instructions beyond the shared Lin...

PhD Graduate Research Assistantship in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky . This opportunity is for a highly motivated PhD student to work in the Department of Soil Science and the Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology under the direction of Prof. Jason Unrine . The research is centered on the biogeochemistry and plant physiology of rare earth elements (REEs) , with a specialization in Environmental Sciences and Ecosystem Ecology . The project asks ho...

The Plant Phenomics Lab at the University of Florida’s IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) is advertising a PhD opening for a highly motivated student to join the team starting Spring 2027. This opportunity is centered on plant phenomics, with strong relevance to agriculture, plant science, and biology. The lab is based at the University of Florida, a major research institution in the United States, and the position appears to be research-focused within an agricultural research...