Graduate Assistantship (PhD) in Biosystems Engineering
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| Position: | Exciting multidisciplinary and multicampus project involving the development of biodegradable textiles for use as mulches for growing fruits, vegetables, and other crops in "high tunnel" devices (http://www.hightunnels.org/) and perhaps greenhouses. Candidate will be assisting in the preparation and assessing the preformance of the mulches in terms of materials testing, biodegradability versus time under a variety of cultivation conditions. |
| Responsibilities: | Requirements for completing a PhD in Biosystems Engineering are described at http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/gradStudies/grad_BE.asp. Students will complete necessary coursework and perform independent research under the guidance of Drs. D.G. Hayes and L.C. Wadsworth. |
| Requirements: | MS (preferred) in Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related field. Background in materials and/or textile chemistry, and analytical chemistry would be a "plus". |
| Salary: | Negotiable, depending on qualifications ($16,000/yr = minimum) |
| Location: | Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science |
| Effective Date: | 11/01/09 |
| To Apply: | Contact Dr. Douglas G. Hayes: dhayes1@utk.edu; tel (865) 974-7991 |
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