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Department of Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC  27695-7619

Conduct independent research to assess the impact of outdoor pig production systems on soil quality to design comprehensive conservation measures for outdoor raised hogs. Activities will include use of state-of-the art soil quality monitoring techniques to assess the impact of outdoor hog production on overall soil quality on farms that 1) produce hogs in dry lots, 2) integrate hogs with other livestock and/or poultry, 3) incorporate hogs into rotations with grain, forage and/or vegetable crops, and 4) utilize woodland areas for shelter and feed.

Related activities include associated laboratory work; data analysis; report preparation; presentation of research results at local, regional, and national meetings, and participation in extension activities with local hog producers. All graduate research and teaching assistants are required to participate in our teaching program for the equivalent of two or three laboratory sections of the introductory undergraduate soils course.

B.S. degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, or closely related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in course work. Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Soil Science. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. 

Annual stipend is $15,000. Under the Graduate Student Support Plan, in-state tuition and health insurance are covered.

Applications for all graduate degree programs are submitted online
through the NC State Graduate School (see the “Apply to Graduate
School” option at www.ncsu.edu/grad/).

For further details about this position contact
Dr. Julie Grossman, Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
Department of Soil Science
Williams Hall
Raleigh, NC  27695-7619
E-mail: julie_grossman@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-1041
 

Position is Available Immediately.