28/08/2026
🤖🌾 Fully Funded PhD Positions in AI for Agriculture | New Mexico State University 🇺🇸
📢 Multiple fully funded PhD positions are available for Spring or Fall 2027!
The Niu Lab in the Department of Computer Science at New Mexico State University (NMSU) is recruiting highly motivated PhD students to work at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture.
The research offers opportunities to collaborate with NMSU's Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and Agricultural Experiment Station.
🔬 Research Areas
Students may pursue research in areas including:
🤖 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
👁️ Computer Vision & Multimodal Sensing
🧠 Deep Learning & Reinforcement Learning
🤖 Robotics & Autonomous Systems
🚜 Unmanned Aerial & Ground Vehicles
🌾 Precision Agriculture
🌐 Digital Twins & Simulation
📊 AI-enabled agricultural monitoring and decision-making
The research aims to develop practical AI technologies for productive, sustainable, and intelligent agriculture.
🎓 Qualifications
Applicants should have:
✔ B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field
✔ Academic background or strong research interest in one or more of:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Computer Vision
• Multimodal Sensing
• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Digital Twins
• Simulation
💻 Technical Skills
Candidates should have:
✅ Proficiency in C++ or Python
✅ Experience with ROS or ROS 2 is desirable
✅ Strong programming and computational skills
✅ Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✅ Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary research team
🌾 Why This Research Matters
The research connects advanced AI with real-world agricultural challenges, including:
🌱 Precision crop monitoring
🚜 Agricultural robotics
📡 Intelligent sensing
🛰️ Autonomous agricultural systems
📊 Data-driven crop management
🌍 Sustainable agriculture
This makes the opportunity particularly interesting for students who want to combine AI/ML with agriculture, robotics, computer vision, or autonomous systems.
💰 Funding & Support
The position announcement states that selected students will receive:
💵 Competitive funding
🎓 Tuition coverage
🏥 Health insurance
✈️ Conference travel support
📅 Expected start: Spring or Fall 2027
📩 How to Apply
Interested applicants should email:
📄 CV
📑 Academic transcripts
📚 Samples of relevant work, such as publications, projects, or portfolios
Send the documents to:
📧 Dr. Haoyu Niu
[email protected]
Email subject:
“Your Name_PhD Application”
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until all positions are filled.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
🔗 ORIGINAL & VERIFIED LINKS
NMSU Department of Computer Science:
https://csrc.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State University:
https://www.nmsu.edu/
📧 Application Email: [email protected]
📌 Subject: Your Name_PhD Application
📢 Please share this opportunity with students, researchers, and graduates interested in AI, machine learning, robotics, computer vision, and precision agriculture.
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