Por cortesía del doctor José Luis Pantoja PhD., investigador Prometeo de la Secretaría de Educación Superior, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENESCYT) e Investigador del Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y Agricultura de la Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE), presentamos esta oferta de Beca para estudiar un M.S. en Planta Science en Tennessee (USA).
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences
Dept. of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
M.S. Assistantship in Plant Science
Objective
Tennessee State University has a research assistantship available beginning in Fall 2015 in the area of Plant Science. Specific interests/experience includes bioenergy crop production, biochar, canola production, and/or industrial hemp production. Interest in Extension is a plus.
Project summary
Bioenergy is an important energy source to assist in maintaining U.S. energy and economic security. Bioenergy crop production focuses on the production of feedstocks that can be used for bioenergy products (co-firing, biofuels) and enhance rural economic development by providing alternative sources of revenue for farmers and diversification opportunities. There are a number of feedstocks under consideration for bioenergy and, therefore, there is much research to be accomplished to identify sustainable options. There is also a need to identify varieties and management practices for these feedstocks in Tennessee. Potential research projects available include the utilization of biochar with switchgrass production to identify sustainable management practices, and variety trials of canola or industrial hemp feedstocks to identify those that will perform best for Tennessee farmers.
Responsibilities
- Establishment and maintenance of field sites.
- Sample collection and analysis of plant and soil samples.
- Harvest and processing of field collections.
- Statistical analysis and data management.
- Extension activities related to bioenergy crop production.
Application requirements
- Resume or C.V.
- Statement of intent.
- Transcripts of grades.
- TOEFL scores for international students.
- GRE scores are highly recommended.
- Al least two letters of recommendation with contact information.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Jason de Koff, PhD.
Web-site: www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/
E-mail: jdekoff@tnstate.edu
Phone: 001 (615) 963-4929