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<p><span style="color:black">The Environmental Sensing and Modeling Group in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities seeks applicants for 1-2 PhD positions interested in using remote sensing to study
terrestrial ecosystems and/or sensing instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Individuals with undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in environmental science, environmental engineering, climate science, data science, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other quantitative fields
are encouraged to apply. We also strongly welcome students from underrepresented groups to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">More information about the positions including potential research topics is listed on our lab opportunities page,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://ruillercoaster.github.io/EnvironmentalSensingLab/">https://ruillercoaster.github.io/EnvironmentalSensingLab/</a>.
For full funding consideration, please apply before Dec 15th, 2023. The program page is at</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://bbe.umn.edu/graduate">https://bbe.umn.edu/graduate</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Interested students may request additional information by contacting Dr. Rui Cheng (<a href="mailto:ruicheng@umn.edu">ruicheng@umn.edu</a>). We are looking forward to your application.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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