A Ph.D. student opportunity is available for a recently funded USDA-NIFA Organic Transition project focused on improving the viability, profitability, and sustainability of organic soybean production in the southern United States. The student will conduct field experiments evaluating novel organic weed control tactics, soybean performance, soil health indicators, ecosystem carbon and water exchanges using eddy covariance, and profitability of different organic soybean management systems. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of weed scientists, soil specialists, organic agriculture specialists, economists, and extension collaborators. The position includes a $25,000 per year assistantship, plus tuition and health insurance coverage. The student is expected to contribute to peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, extension outputs, and proactive leadership in scientific and stakeholder forums. For more information, please contact the Project Director:

Dr. Madhav Dhakal

md2007@msstate.edu

662-325-2044

Email one or two-page CV to discuss the opportunity before the formal application at https://www.grad.msstate.edu/apply