M.Sc. position

The University of Idaho is offering an M.Sc. position in the Landscape Biogeochemistry Lab, focusing on research related to root imaging and analysis. The role includes a stipend, tuition, and health insurance, with collaboration among a multidisciplinary team. The position is based in Moscow, ID, and involves full-time work at field sites and the Deep Soil Ecotron.
This graduate research position in the Landscape Biogeochemistry Lab at the University of Idaho is supported by a USDA Agricultural Management Practices (AMP) award. The student will receive a stipend, tuition, and student health insurance. The student will work with Dr. Zachary Kayler to use minirhizotron imaging systems in experiments conducted at the Deep Soil Ecotron and affiliated AMP field sites. Research activities will include multispectral analysis of root images, development and testing of automated image-processing workflows, and investigation of root distribution patterns in regionally important crop species.

The student will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, graduate students, and technical staff to achieve research and fieldwork objectives. The Department of Soil & Water Systems offers a strong graduate training environment, with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, computing resources, and experimental facilities.