Oklahoma State University opens position for irrigated cotton project

Oklahoma State University’s Irrigation Research Laboratory in the department of biosystems and agricultural engineering is recruiting a PhD student to lead the field and modeling work on a new three-year, externally funded research project.  

The newly funded research will focus on a sensor-based, district-scale irrigation management system for irrigated cotton within the Lugert-Altus Irrigation District, which serves roughly 50,000 irrigated cotton acres from a single reservoir.  

The project aims to answer two questions that determine irrigation during cotton season: When the first irrigation should begin and when the last can safely stop. 

To apply, submit one combined PDF containing the following information to sumon.datta@okstate.edu: 

• Current CV 

• One-page statement of research interests and fit with this project 

• Unofficial BS and MS transcripts 

• Contact information for three references 

• A publication, thesis chapter, code repository, or technical writing sample if available. 4 

Use the subject line PhD GRA — Cotton Irrigation. Applications will be accepted and reviewed as received until the position is filled.