PhD Assistantship in Crop Modeling at the University of Florida, 2026-06-25

PhD Assistantship in Crop Modeling at the University of Florida

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Date:    Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:58:10 -0400
From:    Gerrit Hoogenboom <gerrit@UFL.EDU>
Subject: PhD Assistantship in Crop Modeling at the University of Florida

The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the
University of Florida has a world-renowned program on the development
and application of dynamic crop simulation models. The department is
also responsible for the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology
Transfer (www.DSSAT.net), one of the most widely used crop models across
the globe. A graduate research assistantship is available funded by the
Boote Graduate Student Support program. We are looking for a highly
motivated PhD candidate who is interested in conducting research toward
the development, advancement, and application of the DSSAT crop
simulation models, including supervised, field-based experiences related
to the student's area of study. Eligible students must demonstrate a
strong academic interest in crop physiology and the application of the
DSSAT crop model and must have earned at least a bachelor's degree in
agricultural engineering, agronomy, horticulture, soil science or
related field from a land-grant institution. Strong written and verbal
communications skills as well as programming experience are recommended.
If you feel that you meet these qualifications, please send a
one-paragraph statement to Gerrit Hoogenboom.

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Gerrit Hoogenboom
Professor & Preeminent Scholar
Agricultural and Biological Engineering

289 Frazier Rogers Hall
PO Box 110570
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611-0570, USA
+1 352-294-1036; Fax: +1 352-392-4092
gerrit@ufl.edu
www.GerritHoogenboom.com