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Graduate Student Position in Smart Plant Pathology LabThe Smart Plant Pathology Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a highly motivated and talented graduate student (Master’s or PhD) to join our interdisciplinary team. Our lab focuses on innovative solutions for sustainable crop disease management, leveraging cutting-edge technologies in biocontrol, nanotechnology, and remote sensing.Project Title: Nanotechnology-enabled delivery of fungicide to control red crown rot of soybeansPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Boris X. Camiletti, Assistant Professor, Department of Crop SciencesProject Overview: This research aims to address the rapid spread of Red Crown Rot (RCR), a soilborne disease affecting soybeans, by leveraging nanotechnology to enhance the efficacy of fungicides. The project involves developing scalable low-cost nanogel formulations for controlled release of fungicides, investigating release mechanisms in Illinois soil, and evaluating the performance of fungicide-loaded nanogels against RCR.
Stipend: Competitive stipend ($30,000-33,000/year) and tuition waiver.Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documents: A cover letter detailing their research interests and relevant experience. A current CV. Contact information for three references. Academic transcripts.Application Deadline: December 15th, 2024.Contact Information: For more information or to submit your application, please contact: Dr. Boris X. Camiletti at bxc@illinois.edu
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