Description
New Mexico State University's Niu Lab is currently inviting applications from driven Ph.D. candidates to enter the Department of Computer Science. Chosen scholars will execute cutting-edge studies combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and robotics with agricultural science. Mentored by Dr. Haoyu Niu, researchers will partner with the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, the NMSU Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning (IAAM).
Target Audience
- Prospective Ph.D. students looking to commence their studies in the spring or fall of 2027.
Funding Coverage Breakdown
These fully backed roles deliver extensive financial support so scholars can direct their full attention to academic progression.
- Complete tuition costs are paid in full.
- Scholars collect a recurring stipend to offset living costs.
- Full health insurance benefits are supplied.
- Allowances for attending academic conferences are provided.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy specialized academic and technical benchmarks to qualify for this research environment.
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in fields like Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
- A solid academic history or profound research focus in artificial intelligence, multimodal sensing, robotics, digital twins for farming systems, unmanned vehicles (aerial or ground), or machine/reinforcement learning is required.
- Fluency in Python or C++ programming is strictly mandatory.
- Applicants must be eager to perform on-site field experiments.
- Robust verbal and written communication capabilities are vital for seamless collaboration within a multidisciplinary group.
- Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2 is highly preferred.
Application Process
Prospective students should carefully follow these submission guidelines to ensure successful review.
- Send an email housing your application package to Dr. Haoyu Niu at hniu@nmsu.edu.
- The email's subject line must read exactly: "Your Name_PhD Application".
- Include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- Attach official or unofficial academic transcripts.
- Submit examples of related professional or academic work, which could include a portfolio, published papers, or project outlines.
- Selected candidates will receive an invitation for an online interview.
Important Deadlines
- Submissions undergo continuous review on a rolling basis until every vacancy is secured.
- The expected commencement timeframe is the spring or fall of 2027.
