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The Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Lab in the Plant Science Department at Penn State has an opening for a PhD level graduate student in Agronomy starting in the 2020-21 academic year.  The student will conduct research to test and refine a new nitrogen recommendation system that credits N supply from mineralization of cover crop residues and soil organic matter.  The student will also contribute to the advancement of a process-based cropping system model by developing and testing algorithms controlling N mineralization and crop yield response to N stress.  The student will be advised by Dr. Charlie White.  Please see the attached announcement for more details and desired qualifications.

Dr. White will be at the Tri-Society meetings in San Antonio and can schedule a meeting with qualified applicants to discuss the position.  If you would like to schedule a meeting, please email cmw29@psu.edu with a brief statement of interest and a CV or resume demonstrating your qualifications.