Ghent University is now accepting applications for fully funded 5 PhD
Studentships in Precision Agriculture within the Department of Soil Management,
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering in Ghent University (UGent) in
Belgium. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship
programme.
The aim of the
project is to establish a research platform combining cutting-edge soil and
crop sensors, modelling and system control techn
ology for managing farm
resources (seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, water, and manure)
site-specifically, with the final goal of establishing a precision agriculture
centre in Flanders.
Ghent University is
a top 100 university and one of the major universities in Belgium. Our 11
faculties offer a wide range of courses and conduct in-depth research in both
exact and social sciences. Ghent University aims to encourage its students to
adopt a critical approach within a creative, development-oriented educational
and research environment.
Course
Level: Scholarships
are available to pursue PhD programme.
Study
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded in the field of Precision Agriculture.
The following 5 PhD
projects are available under this project:
- Site
specific fertilisation. - Site
specific manure injection. - Site
specific pesticide applications. - Site
specific soil compaction management. - Site
specific seed rate management.
Scholarship
Award:
University offer fully funded PhD positions starting between 1st November 2017
and 2nd January 2018. We offer approx. €23787 per year (€1982 per month) based
on a full working week (38 hours).
- Candidates
will have the opportunity to work within a stimulating research
environment within the SiTeMan Group with interdisciplinary team
comprising of agricultural engineers, soil scientists, agronomists and
data mining experts, where many international collaborations are foreseen.
Number of
Scholarships: Five
scholarships will be awarded.
Scholarship
can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility: The candidate should fulfill
the following requirements:
- Have or
will soon have a MSc degree in Agriculture Engineering, Biosystems
Engineering, Agronomy, Mechatronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. - Should
have knowledge in the use of basic engineering software and modelling
languages, such as, MATLAB Toolbox, LabVIEW, DaisyLab, AutoCAD, or C++….. - Desirable
to have knowledge in sensing technologies, modelling and control theory. - Good
contextual understanding of agricultural systems, precision agriculture
and the ability to work in the field with agriculture machinery. - The
candidate should have a high level of proficiency in English sufficient to
communicate effectively with colleagues and write papers and reports. - Good
practical problem solver / Ability to find appropriate solutions to
academic and technical problems. - Ability
to work as a member of a team within a dynamic research group.
Nationality:
International
students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have MSc in Agriculture Engineering, Biosystems
Engineering, Agronomy, Mechatronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
English language
Requirements: The candidate should have a high level of proficiency in English
sufficient to communicate effectively with colleagues and write papers and
reports.
How to
Apply:
Applications should be submitted by not latter that 30th September, 2017,
enclosing the following documents:
- Cover
letter outlining your motivation, research and teaching experience. - Detailed
CV and publication record. - Your
MSc degree or an interim document if you are still finishing your MSc. - A
verified transcript of your MSc and BSc degrees. - Indicate
your interest in the above 5 PhD projects. - Two
reference letters from academic members.
Applications should
be submitted via email with subject ‘PhD scholarships under Odysseus project’
to project promoter Prof. Abdul Mouazen
(E-mail: abdul.mouazen-at-ugent.be).
Application
Deadline:
Scholarship application deadline is September 30, 2017.
