Graduate Research Assistant (MS)

We are developing a novel tool for managing weeds via electricity. The MS student will implement the weed management system and collect data. Work will be on fallow ground for pilot testing and within vineyards. In addition to working with weed scientists, the student will have the opportunity to work with agronomists and soil microbial biologists. BS in weed science, agronomy, soil science, botany, plant ecology, or a related field. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to details. Tuition and a stipend for health insurance will be included. Location New Mexico State University 945 College Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011-4901, Closing Date 03/28/2026 Date Position Available 15/05/2026 NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and a Carnegie R1 institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. As the #1 National University in New Mexico we offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.The Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science department is a multi-disciplinary group of scientists and teachers whose mission is to provide academic instruction, research and service that focuses on managing harmful organisms and conserving beneficial species in semi-arid ecosystems. The department’s integrated and applied biology approach emphasizes problem-solving in its teaching and research to address current and emerging issues in plant and animal health and protection, using tools from molecular to landscape scales. The strength of the department is the interaction of these disciplines in understanding the biology of pest organisms, their interactions, and how harmful and beneficial species impact urban, agricultural and natural resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr