Graduate assistantships
Ph.D. assistantship
Currently, we are looking for Ph.D. assistantship who shares similar research interests and passion to join our team. This position will provide financial support through graduate research assistantships (https://osfa.uga.edu/costs/). Dissertation research may focus on exploring biochar effects on ornamental plant physio-biochemical responses to biotic and abiotic stress (incorporated with biocontrol agents). The successful candidate will also have opportunities to conduct other collaborative researches with industry/academic partners, be involved in extension programs, and attend regional and national conferences.
M.S. assistantship
Currently, we are looking for M.S. assistantship who shares similar research interests and passion to join our team. This position will provide financial support through graduate research assistantships (https://osfa.uga.edu/costs/). Thesis research may focus on irrigation and nutrients impacts on plant root-microorganism interactions as well as ornamental plant growth and quality. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to conduct other collaborative researches with industry/academic partners, be involved in extension programs, and attend regional and national conferences.
Ideally the position (both Ph.D. and M.S.) will begin Fall 2023, however, the position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Any interested student are encouraged to contact Dr. Yu by email at pingyu@uga.edu. The position will be located at the UGA Griffin campus in Griffin, Georgia. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in this opportunity and describe any relevant experiences. Applicants must have a B.S. or M.S. degree in horticulture, plant pathology, agronomy, entomology or a related field to apply M.S. or Ph.D. program and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. All applicants must qualify for admission to the UGA graduate school and be admitted through the Department of Horticulture. Application to the graduate school can be made online at https://grad.uga.edu/index.php/prospective-students/apply-now/ and the requirements for M.S. or Ph.D. application can be find https://hort.caes.uga.edu/graduate/admission.html and https://hort.caes.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-subsite/horticulture/documents/graduate-students/Horticulture%20Graduate%20Program%20Handbook%20April%202022.pdf.
Staff and Visiting Scholars
Student workers and Interns
Currently, we are looking for student workers and interns who are responsible and have passion in greenhouse and nursery production work to join our lab. If you are interested, please send your CV directly to Dr. Yu at pingyu@uga.edu.
Volunteers and Visiting scholars
We are always looking for volunteers and visiting scholars who shares similar interests with us and open for discussions on research and teaching opportunities at our lab. Please contact Dr. Yu directly by email at pingyu@uga.edu.